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Boston defeated Detroit 1–0 on April 17 at Fenway Park in a pitching-dominated contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. The Red Sox scraped together just 4 hits with a .233 batting average and 9 strikeouts, yet managed to push across the game's only run on a single RBI. Detroit's pitching was sharper, striking out 9 Boston batters while allowing just 4 hits and posting a 3.46 ERA, but the Tigers' offense proved equally anemic—collecting 4 hits with zero runs and a .239 average. Both teams combined for 15 strikeouts and just 8 hits, underscoring the offensive futility on display. Boston's pitching staff allowed 4 hits with 6 strikeouts and a 4.27 ERA, holding Detroit scoreless despite surrendering the same hit total. This defensive stalemate, with neither team committing an error, suggests both clubs' rotations will need to generate more offensive support as the season progresses.