The Boston Red Sox won 7-1 against the St. Louis Cardinals, largely thanks to starting pitcher Ranger Suarez who set the tone in the first six frames with his first strong start of the season. After allowing four earned runs in each of his first two starts, Suarez overcame concerns about his shaky performance. He threw a full six innings, including six shutout innings, and was praised by his teammates for his performance. Manager Alex Cora emphasized the need for quality starts from the Red Sox's rotation, which he said is a major key for their future.