Red Sox vs Tigers Recap: Late surge lifts Boston to 5-4 win

The Boston Red Sox traveled to Detroit on Monday, May 4, ready to challenge the Tigers' strong pitching staff. Boston came in after losing to Houston the day before, while Detroit had just beaten Texas. The Red Sox brought Payton Tolle to the mound, hoping to stop their recent struggles. Early in the game, both teams played solid defense. Neither team scored through the first five innings as pitchers battled back and forth. The game remained scoreless going into the sixth inning. Detroit's offense finally broke through when Vierling grounded into a fielder's choice. Keith and Jones both scored on a throwing error by Boston's third baseman Monasterio. The Tigers took a 2-0 lead, but the Red Sox knew they had time to catch up. Tension built as the game stayed close and competitive.

Everything changed in the seventh inning when Boston's bats came alive. Jarren Duran stepped up to the plate and delivered the biggest hit of the night. His bat connected with a fastball, and the ball soared 381 feet over the left field wall for a three-run home run. Suddenly, Boston led 3-2, and the Tigers found themselves trailing. The Red Sox weren't done yet. Masataka Yoshida reached second base, and Luis Abreu singled to left field, driving in Yoshida and extending Boston's lead to 4-2. Two more batters came up with runners on base. Jeter Mayer singled to right field, scoring Abreu and making it 5-2. By the end of the seventh inning, Boston had completely flipped the game. Five runs crossed the plate during this explosive inning. The Red Sox took command with their powerful hitting display.

Detroit refused to go down without a fight. In the eighth inning, the Tigers mounted their own comeback attempt. Dingler stepped up and connected with a slider, driving the ball to left field for a double. Vierling and Keith both scored on this hit, making the score 5-4. Boston clung to a one-run lead with momentum shifting toward Detroit. However, the Red Sox held strong in the final inning. Although Detroit had generated some offense late in the game, they couldn't push across the tying run. Boston's pitching held firm when it mattered most. The Red Sox walked away with a 5-4 victory at Detroit's home stadium. This win marked a crucial moment for Boston, who improved their record to 14-21 after losing to Houston the previous day. The victory showed Boston's resilience and ability to battle back against strong competition.