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Tampa Bay edged Boston 4–3 on June 9 at Tropicana Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. The Rays manufactured their narrow victory despite minimal power, recording no home runs while collecting 12 hits and driving in 4 runs, posting a .718 OPS against Boston's anemic .687 mark. Boston's pitching staff struck out 5 batters but surrendered all 12 of Tampa Bay's hits, allowing 4 earned runs with a 3.88 ERA—nearly identical to the Rays' 3.89 ERA—in what amounted to a pitching stalemate. The Red Sox managed just 6 hits and 3 RBIs, with their offense unable to capitalize on opportunities despite limiting Tampa Bay to 5 strikeouts. Both teams played clean defense with no errors, but the Rays' modest output proved sufficient in a game decided by precision rather than power. Boston's run differential now tilts negative as the series continues in Florida.