Tigers vs Red Sox Preview: Pitching Fire Meets Big Night

Detroit's pitching staff is absolutely loaded with talent heading into this matchup. Framber Valdez takes the mound for the Tigers as their probable pitcher, bringing eight seasons of experience from the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, Boston counters with dominant pitcher Garrett Crochet, who has quickly established himself as one of baseball's best strikeout artists. Both teams are dealing with injuries—Detroit's missing Justin Verlander and Reese Olson—but their remaining arms still pack serious heat. Yesterday's game showed how these pitching staffs can dominate, with Boston winning 1-0 on a ninth-inning hit after hours of tight pitching battles.

Riley Greene stands out as one of Detroit's brightest offensive stars. The young outfielder made the All-Star team for the past two seasons and absolutely crushed it last year, hitting around 36 home runs and driving in 111 runs. His power and consistency make him essential to the Tigers' attack. On Boston's side, Jarren Duran brings electrifying speed and athleticism to the Red Sox lineup. Known for stretching hits into doubles and triples, Duran creates constant pressure on opposing defenses with his athletic abilities and base-running skills that keep opponents on their toes.

The Tigers are rolling with an 11-10 record and an impressive 8-1 home record here at Fenway Park. Their 7-3 record over their last ten games shows real momentum going forward. Detroit's roster includes two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and veteran closer Kenley Jansen, a Hall of Famer bringing championship pedigree. However, injuries have affected the lineup—shortstop Zach McKinstry sits on the injured list. Despite these setbacks, Detroit's combination of elite pitching depth and offensive firepower keeps them competitive as they battle Boston for an important Sunday victory.