Final: Red Sox 2, Marlins 1 - Trevor Story walks it off for Red Sox

Trevor Story wins the game for the Red Sox with a walk-off single in the ninth inning.

The offense wasn't good through the first half of the game, but clutch hitting from the top of the order helped Boston come away with the win.

Through the first four innings of the game, Boston failed to put a runner on base against Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara, who pitched six innings allowing two hits and striking out seven batters.

However, the Red Sox received a tremendous pitching performance from Lucas Giolito, keeping the Red Sox in the game during his time on the mound. Giolito pitched 6.1 innings allowing one earned run and striking out five batters.

The Marlins did record seven hits against Boston's starter which included four doubles in the first three innings of the game. In the third inning, Xavier Edwards and Kyle Stowers knocked back-to-back doubles giving the Marlins the first run of the game. 

Despite the significant number of hits allowed, Giolito minimized the traffic on the base paths with good command, only walking one batter in his start.

In the sixth inning, the Red Sox were finally able to get on the board with a clutch two-out double from Alex Bregman. Roman Anthony extended the inning forcing an eight-pitch walk, and Bregman lined a double into right field scoring Anthony from first base.

After Giolito's exit midway into the seventh inning, Justin Wilson got the Red Sox out of the inning with a one pitch double play, and Garrett Whitlock left two runners on base in the eighth inning. 

In the ninth inning, Aroldis Chapman pitched a 1-2-3, two-strikeout appearance, giving the Red Sox a chance to walk it off. 

And with the bases loaded and no outs, Story delivered a single through the infield winning the game for Boston. 

Tonight was the 10th walk-off for the Red Sox this season and their fifth in their new city connect uniforms. Although the offense was nonexistent for the majority of the game, Boston's top-of-the-order came up clutch when it mattered most. Another quality start from Giolito and scoreless baseball from the bullpen were also driving factors towards the win.

The Red Sox continue their series tomorrow at 4:10 p.m. with Brayan Bello on the mound.

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WHO: Red Sox (66-56) vs Marlins (58-63)
WHEN: 7:10 p.m.
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston
SERIES TO DATE: (0-0), (0-0)
STARTING PITCHERS: RHP Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.77 ERA) vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.55 ERA)
TV/RADIO: NESN, MLB Network, WEEI-FM 93.7

LIVE BOX

LINEUPS

RED SOX

Roman Anthony (L) DH
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Jarren Duran (L) LF
Trevor Story (R) SS
Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
Romy Gonzalez (R) 2B
Abraham Toro (S) 1B
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF
Carlos Narváez (R) C

SP Lucas Giolito

MARLINS

Xavier Edwards (S) 2B
Kyle Stowers (L) LF
Agustín Ramírez (R) C
Liam Hicks (L) DH
Otto Lopez (R) SS
Jakob Marsee (L) CF
Eric Wagaman (R) 1B
Graham Pauley (L) 3B
Dane Myers (R) RF

SP Sandy Alcantara

WHAT'S UP

The Red Sox travel back to Fenway after going 2-4 during their road trip.

Nick Burdi is remaining with the organization just a few days after being designated for assignment. He is currently placed in Triple A Worcester.

Chris Cotillo on the Red Sox possibly acquiring Nathaniel Lowe on waivers: “Abraham Toro is playing too much,” Cotillo said. “In the last 49 games in 184 plate appearances. He’s hitting .200 with a .572 OPS, three homers, six doubles. Yeah, it’s just — it’s time there... And today, a new entry in Nathaniel Lowe, a guy that (McAdam) wrote the Red Sox had poked around on when they were looking in the wake of Triston Casas’ injury. This is a guy who has not had a good year with Washington. He’s getting paid about $10 million.”