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The Houston Astros dominated the Boston Red Sox 8–1 on March 30 at Daikin Park, with the home team's offense overwhelming a struggling Boston lineup. Houston's batters collected 13 hits and four home runs while driving in seven runs, posting an .800 OPS and .435 slugging percentage. Boston managed just four hits with zero home runs and struck out 12 times, posting a meager .666 OPS that underscored their offensive struggles. The Astros' pitching staff was equally impressive, striking out 12 Boston batters while allowing only four hits and one earned run, though the ERA of 5.20 reflects some shakiness in other outings. The Red Sox's pitching staff surrendered all eight earned runs on 13 hits, a troubling sign for a rotation that needs to tighten up quickly. Houston's offensive explosion and pitching efficiency suggest the Astros are positioning themselves well early in the season, while Boston's anemic performance—particularly the 12 strikeouts—points to potential lineup adjustments ahead.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Jarren DuranJose Altuve ×4Yordan AlvarezCarlos CorreaCam SmithBrice Matthews
