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Boston defeated Tampa Bay 2–0 on May 8 at Fenway Park in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. The Red Sox managed just 5 hits but made them count, converting 2 home runs into 2 runs batted in while striking out 7 times. Boston's pitching staff dominated, recording 12 strikeouts against 1 walk and allowing only 4 hits and zero earned runs across the game. Tampa Bay's offense was equally stifled, producing 4 hits with 12 strikeouts and no runs despite an OPS of .700—a sign the Rays made solid contact but couldn't string together meaningful at-bats. The Red Sox committed no errors in a clean defensive performance, while their ERA of 4.00 masked an otherwise dominant showing on the mound. This shutout victory demonstrates Boston's ability to win tight games through power and pitching depth, a critical combination as the team navigates early-season positioning.