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The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Mets 4–0 on July 11 at Citi Field in a pitching-dominated matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 7.5 runs. Boston's offense broke through with two home runs and four RBIs across six hits, while the Red Sox pitching staff was nearly impenetrable, allowing just three hits and zero earned runs with eight strikeouts. The Mets managed only three hits and struck out eight times, posting a .685 OPS that reflected their offensive struggles throughout the contest. New York's pitchers struck out nine Red Sox batters but surrendered four runs on six hits, with an ERA of 4.31 highlighting their inability to escape trouble. Boston's pitching efficiency—particularly the shutout performance—underscored a defensive advantage that overwhelmed a Mets lineup operating at a .234 batting average. The Red Sox's power display and clean pitching execution suggest their rotation remains a strength heading into the second half, while the Mets' offensive drought raises concerns about their run-production capacity.