The Red Sox got on the board first, scoring their first run in the first inning on a leadoff double from Mookie Betts, who advanced and scored on back-to-back groundouts. Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter allowed two singles in the second inning, but they did not lead to runs. However in the third, a leadoff single from Betts resulted in a run thanks to a home run blast off the bat of Rafael Devers, making the score 3-0 for the Red Sox.
The Tigers threatened in the third inning, getting a leadoff double from Niko Goodrum.