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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 5–1 on June 20 at T-Mobile Park, with the visitor's pitching staff delivering a dominant performance that held the home team to just two hits and one earned run while striking out 10. Boston's offense, though modest in volume with six hits, capitalized on limited opportunities, driving in four runs and hitting one home run to exceed the Vegas total of 7.5. Seattle's lineup struggled significantly, recording only two hits with a .232 batting average and striking out 10 times, while committing one defensive error that contributed to the lopsided result. The Mariners' pitching staff struck out 11 Red Sox batters but surrendered five earned runs across four walks, unable to keep pace with Boston's efficiency at the plate. This matchup exemplified how disciplined pitching and timely hitting can overcome raw contact numbers—Boston's 3.86 ERA and Seattle's anemic offensive output suggest the Red Sox's pitching rotation is finding consistency heading into the latter half of June.