The Detroit Tigers aim to end a challenging nine-game road losing streak as they face off against the Boston Red Sox. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT at Boston’s home stadium.
Matchup Overview
- Tigers Record: 10-10 (3rd in the AL Central)
- Red Sox Record: 8-11 (4th in the AL East)
Probable Pitchers
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal
- Record: 2-2
- ERA: 2.22
- WHIP: 0.94
- Strikeouts: 23
- Red Sox: Brayan Bello
- Record: 1-1
- ERA: 6.14
- WHIP: 1.91
- Strikeouts: 9
Game Insights
The Tigers will bring a 2-9 away record into this game. Conversely, the Red Sox hold a 4-3 home record. Notably, Boston is 5-3 in games without allowing a home run.
Key Performers
- Red Sox:
- Wilyer Abreu: 4 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs.
- Willson Contreras: 12 for 33, including 2 doubles, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs in the past 10 games.
- Tigers:
- Kevin McGonigle: 6 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, batting .306.
- Kerry Carpenter: 6 for 27, with 1 double and 3 home runs over the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
- Red Sox Last 10 Games: 6-4, .240 batting average, 3.89 ERA; outscored opponents by 7 runs.
- Tigers Last 10 Games: 6-4, .248 batting average, 3.00 ERA; outscored opponents by 9 runs.
Injury Updates
Red Sox
- Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Justin Slaten: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Patrick Sandoval: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Kutter Crawford: 15-Day IL (wrist)
- Triston Casas: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Romy Gonzalez: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Tanner Houck: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Tigers
- Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip)
- Zach McKinstry: 10-Day IL (hip/abdominal)
- Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (head/arm)
- Trey Sweeney: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Bailey Horn: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)
As the Tigers confront the Red Sox, both teams look to improve their standings in the AL. With capable performers and key injuries, this matchup will be pivotal for each squad’s season trajectory.
