Miami Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox: Preview, Odds, Pitching Matchup & Prediction for August 17, 2025

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Miami Marlins Take On Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park

The Miami Marlins (58-65, third in the NL East) face the Boston Red Sox (68-56, second in the AL East) on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 1:35 p.m. EDT. The Red Sox look to leverage their home field advantage at Fenway Park as the Marlins aim to snap a three-game road losing streak.

Weather

Today at Fenway Park, expect clear skies and warm temperatures near 83°F, making for ideal baseball conditions. There is little to no chance of precipitation, and gentle southwest winds around 7 mph should have minimal impact on play. Fans can look forward to a pleasant day at the ballpark.

Pitching Matchup

The Marlins send Janson Junk (6-2, 4.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 52 strikeouts) to the mound. He will face off against the Red Sox’s ace Garrett Crochet (13-5, 2.48 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 188 strikeouts). The Red Sox are currently favored with -250 odds, while the Marlins come in at +203. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs.

Team Records and Trends

The Red Sox enter with an overall record of 68-56 and are particularly strong at home, posting a 41-22 record. Boston is dominant when scoring at least five runs, going 44-12 in those contests.

Miami holds a 58-65 record overall and is 30-34 on the road. The Marlins have found success when their offense leads the way, posting a 47-10 record in games where they have more hits than their opponents. This game marks the third meeting between the two teams this season.

Key Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

Jarren Duran is pacing the Red Sox offense with 32 doubles, 12 triples, and 12 home runs, sporting a .262 average. Over the last 10 games, Alex Bregman is on a hot streak, going 12-for-35 with three doubles and two home runs.

Miami Marlins

Agustin Ramirez has been a key contributor with 25 doubles, a triple, and 18 home runs. Graham Pauley is heating up lately, tallying seven hits, a double, and three home runs in his last 24 at-bats.

Recent Performances

Over their last 10 games, the Red Sox are an even 5-5 with a .246 batting average and a 4.03 ERA, outscoring opponents by 15 runs. In contrast, the Marlins are 2-8 during the same span, hitting .242 with a 6.26 ERA and being outscored by 12 runs.

Injury Report

Boston Red Sox Injuries

Luis Guerrero (elbow), Tanner Houck (flexor), Hunter Dobbins (ACL

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