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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6–3 on July 22 at Fenway Park in a contest that fell short of the Vegas over-under of 9.5 runs. Boston's offense generated just 9 hits but capitalized efficiently, driving in 6 runs with a single home run and posting a .710 OPS despite striking out 6 times. Baltimore countered with 11 hits and a marginally higher .719 OPS, yet managed only 3 runs and 3 RBIs, reflecting poor run conversion with runners in scoring position. Red Sox pitching proved decisive, allowing 11 hits but limiting Baltimore to 3 earned runs with a 3.54 ERA; the Orioles' staff surrendered 6 earned runs across 9 hits, posting a 4.23 ERA. Neither team committed errors, but Boston's pitching discipline—yielding just 1 walk—constrained Baltimore's ability to manufacture offense. The result underscores Boston's advantage in run production efficiency despite comparable offensive metrics, a trend that could influence wild-card positioning as the season progresses.