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The Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 3–1 on May 3 at Fenway Park, with the visitors' balanced offensive approach overcoming a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Houston managed 10 hits and 3 RBIs while striking out 9 times, posting a .786 OPS that significantly outpaced Boston's anemic .668 mark. The Red Sox, despite recording 9 hits of their own, managed just 1 run and 1 RBI with an 11-strikeout performance, reflecting their offensive struggles at the plate. Astros pitcher delivered 11 strikeouts across the outing while allowing just 9 hits and 1 earned run, establishing early pitching dominance that proved decisive. Boston's pitching staff surrendered 10 hits and 2 earned runs while recording 9 strikeouts, but the lack of run support left them unable to overcome Houston's superior at-bat quality. The Astros' ability to manufacture runs without power—no home runs in the contest—suggests their offensive depth remains intact despite strikeout issues. Houston's improved OPS advantage and pitching efficiency should position them favorably in the AL West standings moving forward.