Pittsburgh Pirates

In a game where runs were at a premium, the Boston Red Sox managed to eke out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a tense defensive battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last out. The clash at Fenway Park was a pitchers’ duel for the ages, with both sides’ moundsmen putting on a clinic in command and control. Pittsburgh’s starter Falter was in fine form, spinning three scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out four batters.