He has a 2-0 record and 3.86 ERA in four career starts against Detroit. Notes: Eovaldi gave up three runs on five hits in five innings while striking out seven in his season debut against the Yankees. The Red Sox were 42-31 (.575) in games decided by two runs or fewer last season, the 6th-best mark in MLB. Stat of the day: Each of the Red Sox’ first five games this season were decided by two runs or fewer, with two games being decided by one run. Eovaldi: Akil Baddoo 0-1, Miguel Cabrera 3-8, Jeimer Candelario 2-3, Harold Castro 1-2, Robbie Grossman 2-13, Austin Meadows 7-21, Victor Reyes 0-2, Jonathan Schoop 3-12 Martinez 1-3, Travis Shaw 0-2, Trevor Story 2-5, Alex Verdugo 2-3 Rodriguez: Christian Arroyo 0-2, Kiké Hernández 3-5, J.D. Pitching: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (0-0, 6.75 ERA)
