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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 4–0 on May 6, 2026, at Comerica Park in a pitching-dominated contest that saw both offenses struggle at the plate. Boston's starter was particularly effective, allowing just 4 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 7 over his outing, though the Red Sox managed only 4 hits themselves and struck out 15 times. Detroit's pitching staff fanned 15 batters but couldn't prevent the visitors from scoring 2 runs on their limited opportunities, with the Tigers' own offense mustering just 4 hits and drawing 5 walks without recording an RBI. The home team committed 1 error that may have contributed to their offensive futility, finishing with a .719 OPS compared to Boston's .673 despite similar hit totals. This shutout victory marks a significant pitching performance by Boston and suggests the Red Sox's pitching depth could be a stabilizing force moving forward despite both lineups showing concerning strikeout rates.