Overview

• Hill struck out the first batter he faced and retired all four hitters in his season debut.
• This marks Hill's fourth stint with the Red Sox and his 20th consecutive MLB season.
• Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized Hill's role as a key contributor, not just a ceremonial player.
• Hill's performance comes as Boston fights for an AL Wild Card spot, currently 3.5 games back.
• Hill joins Tim Wakefield as one of the few Red Sox pitchers to play at age 44 or older.