Early dazzled in his MLB debut, striking out 11 over five innings to tie a Red Sox record. He navigated jams and flashed a fastball-slider mix that left Oakland off balance, capping a dominant first big-league outing.

Boston chased Springs early, with Romy Gonzalez's leadoff homer and Rob Refsnyder's 463-foot shot fueling a 4-0 first. The win sharpens Boston's rotation plans, while fantasy managers should stash Early and monitor Kyle Harrison's status; Refsnyder's bat remains a trustworthy asset in a strong BOS lineup.