On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox finished their series with the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox won by a score of 5-4 (and swept the series).
Payton Tolle Sends Out 3-Word Post
GettyPayton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out a batter to end the sixth inning against the Athletics at Fenway Park on August 07, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ahead of their series with the Marlins, Payton Tolle sent out a three-word post to Instagram.
There were over 5,000 likes on his post in one hour.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@danielhtannous: “World Series bound tolle ?”
@quentinbinette0810: “Legend in the making”
@colin_bishop23: “I love you Mr Tolle”
GettyPayton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox looks on between innings during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 16, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
@dante_est2013: “Keep shoving 🔥”
@colttaylorr15: “That’s a guy people enjoy watching pitch”
@emilyyjaadee: “The second pic is just the sweetest thing”
Looking At Tolle
GettyPitcher Payton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out the side during the fifth inning against the Athletics at Fenway Park on September 18, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Tolle was picked in the 2nd round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his second season in the MLB (all with Boston).
Right now, the 23-year-old is 8-6 with a 3.08 ERA in 21 starts.
Looking At The Red Sox
GettyCeddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox, right, celebrates with teammates Wilyer Abreu #52 and Jarren Duran after their 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on August 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Red Sox are currently the third-place team in the American League East with a 71-59 record in 130 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 37-27 in 64 games on the road).
Following three games in Miami, the Red Sox will remain on the road to visit Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees on Friday night in the Bronx.
Looking At The Marlins
GettyCalvin Faucher #53 of the Miami Marlins and Joe Mack #80 of the Miami Marlins high five after defeating the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park on August 22, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
As for the Marlins, they are the third-place team in the National League East with a 67-64 record in 131 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 41-25 in 66 games at loanDepot Park in Miami).
Boston Red Sox Star Payton Tolle Sends Out 3-Word Post Before Marlins Series