What unfolded in the opening inning felt less like baseball and more like an avalanche that never stopped.

On June 27, 2003, the Red Sox erupted for 10 runs before recording a single out, setting a new MLB record for most runs scored to start a game. The 50-minute first inning saw Boston pile up 14 runs in all, with Johnny Damon tying the record by collecting three hits in the same inning. By the time the dust settled, the Marlins were already staring out of a massive hole. Boston rolled the rest of the way to a stunning 25–8 blowout.