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The Boston Red Sox edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3–2 on April 7 at Fenway Park in a low-scoring affair marked by offensive struggles from the home team. Boston managed just three hits and a .226 batting average while striking out 11 times, yet capitalized on three RBIs to secure the win despite committing an error. Milwaukee's pitching staff was more dominant, recording 11 strikeouts with a 3.62 ERA, but the Brewers' own lineup mustered only five hits and two RBIs despite posting a superior .787 OPS. Red Sox pitching held Milwaukee to two earned runs across 4.58 ERA, though the staff issued five walks. The game reflected both teams' early-season inconsistency at the plate—Boston's anemic .669 OPS barely exceeded Milwaukee's pitching efficiency, while the Brewers' superior batting metrics (.370 OBP) couldn't translate into run production. This defensive struggle and low-scoring result suggests both clubs will need to find offensive rhythm quickly as the season progresses.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Joey OrtizSal FrelickJarren DuranWillson ContrerasWilyer Abreu
