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The Boston Red Sox edged the New York Yankees 5–4 on June 28 at Fenway Park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Boston's pitching staff dominated, striking out 12 Yankees batters while allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run with a 3.70 ERA, though the Red Sox defense committed 2 errors that could have proved costly. The Yankees' offense was equally anemic, managing only 3 hits and 12 strikeouts while posting a .239 batting average, though they did drive in 3 runs to stay competitive. Boston's pitching depth proved the difference despite the home team's modest .697 OPS and 8 strikeouts of their own, as they manufactured 5 runs from just 6 hits and 4 walks. This defensive struggle and offensive ineptitude on both sides suggests Boston's rotation depth may be a deciding factor as the season progresses.