Isaiah Campbell failed to seal the game, leading to Aroldis Chapman finishing it, leaving him unavailable for the next game. The offense struggled against a weak pitching staff, contributing few extra-base hits, which is alarming with playoff aspirations. While the Red Sox won the series against the Marlins, the team's inability to capitalize on rival losses in the AL East and Wildcard standings added to the frustration. Garrett Crochet's strong performance was overshadowed by bullpen failures, raising questions about the decision-making in critical game situations.
Isaiah Campbell struggled in the 9th, forcing Aroldis Chapman to finish the game, making him unavailable for the next crucial matchup. This decision raised concerns about the team's strategy.
The Red Sox offense cooled off significantly, with only Duran's double and Abreu's homer providing extra-base hits against the Marlins' pitching. The lineup failed to capitalize on opportunities to score.
Despite winning the series against the Marlins, the missed opportunity to gain ground in the AL East while rivals lost was frustrating, as the playoffs loom.
Garrett Crochet had a remarkable 7.0 innings with 8 strikeouts but was let down by the bullpen, highlighting gaps in game execution that cost the team.
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