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Seigler's 9th-inning triple beats Marlins 4-2
August 25, 2026
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Red Sox rally late to beat Marlins 4-2 for fourth straight comeback win
Anthony Seigler, who hadn't started in eight days, broke a 2-2 tie in the ninth with his first career triple, scoring pinch-runner Eli White from first to lift Boston to a 4-2 win at loanDepot Park on Monday night. It was the Red Sox' fourth consecutive comeback win, moving them to 72-59 and matching their season high at 13 games over .500. Boston went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10, but Miami was worse, going 2-for-18 and leaving 14 on base.
Boston Sports Journal
Red Sox complete home turnaround, sweep Giants at Fenway
The Red Sox swept the San Francisco Giants at Fenway over the weekend, finishing the series Sunday, Aug. 23, and pushing their playoff odds above 98%.
Sports Illustrated
South End arrest recovers loaded handgun left in unattended bag
Boston Police District 4 officers arrested 29-year-old Austin Glover of Randolph Monday at 39 Dalton Street after security staff found a bag containing a loaded Taurus PT140 Millennium G2 firearm.
Boston Police Department
Boston Fair Housing Commission holds virtual monthly meeting
The Boston Fair Housing Commission holds its monthly virtual meeting today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss fair housing matters and operational updates.
City of Boston
Mayor Wu names winners of 2026 Mayor's Garden Contest
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Mayor's Garden Contest winners Monday; Joe and Dolores Fazio and Lillian Dukes of the Fenway Victory Gardens placed second and third in the Community Garden category.
City of Boston
NeighborHealth and Flourish Care partner to advance maternal health
NeighborHealth and Flourish Care announced an expanded partnership Monday to provide culturally responsive, insurance-covered doula support to MassHealth families across Greater Boston.
NeighborHealth
MCPHS welcomes international students to Longwood campus for move-in
MCPHS welcomes international students moving into on-campus housing in the Longwood Medical Area today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MCPHS
Party bus altercation leads to arrest after South Bay stabbing
A party bus altercation near South Bay Mall led to a stabbing around 12:47 a.m. Monday; the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and Stanley Saintile was arrested on an aggravated assault and battery charge.
Boston Police Department
SOVE signs lease for Japanese/Korean-inspired cafe in Theatre District
New food and beverage concept SOVE signed a 10-year lease Monday for a 1,100-square-foot space at 62 Boylston Street, aiming to open by early 2027.
Boston Real Estate Times
Officials respond to Councilor Flynn's voting error probe call
Boston election officials are investigating after early voters at South Boston's Condon School were mistakenly given the wrong ballots during the primary's opening weekend on Aug. 22.
Boston Herald
Seven Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge planned for Downtown Crossing
A multi-level dining and nightlife concept themed around the seven deadly sins is set to open this fall at 545 Washington Street, according to details released Monday.
EIN Presswire
The Sports Bra to open in Boston's Financial District
A licensing board petition filed Monday shows the Portland, Oregon-based women's sports bar plans a franchised location at One India Street.
Boston Restaurant Talk
Board of Elevator Regulations reviews Marlborough Street variance
The Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations meets today at 1 p.m. to discuss a code variance request for 133 Marlborough Street in Back Bay.
Mass.gov
Boston Society for Architecture hosts Design Summit open hour
The Boston Society for Architecture hosts a free informational open hour today at noon at BSA Space to discuss the upcoming 'Architecture in Publics' summit.
Boston Society for Architecture
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