Forgive the Red Sox for finishing their recent road trip with a 2-4 record.
They just wanted to remind the Fenway faithful how much of a difference they truly make.
After outlasting the Miami Marlins, 7-5, on Saturday, Boston has now won 16 of its last 18 home games. The Red Sox (68-56) are 41-22 at home on the season, compared to 27-34 on the road.
Long term, they’ll likely have to become more consistent on the road to make a deep playoff run. For now, humming at home should be enough to vault them where they want to go.