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The Washington Nationals dominated the Boston Red Sox 10–2 on July 1 at Fenway Park, cruising well past the 9.5-run Vegas total line. Washington's offense proved decisive, collecting 13 hits including 3 home runs while driving in 9 runs, posting a .747 OPS despite striking out 10 times. Boston managed only 9 hits with zero homers and a meager .694 OPS, mustering just 2 runs on 2 RBIs. The Red Sox pitching staff surrendered 10 earned runs while issuing 10 walks, ballooning the ERA to 3.81, while Washington's pitchers held Boston to 2 earned runs across 9 hits allowed. Both teams fanned 10 batters, but the Nationals' superior run production and disciplined plate approach—evidenced by 10 walks compared to Boston's 4—proved the deciding factor in a lopsided contest. The Red Sox rotation will need immediate recalibration after this offensive collapse at home.