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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 6–2 at Fenway Park on April 19, 2026, behind superior pitching and timely hitting. Detroit's pitching staff limited Boston to just 6 hits while striking out 10 batters and posting a 3.27 ERA, a stark contrast to the Red Sox's 4.35 ERA and 12 hits allowed. The Tigers' offense was efficient, collecting 12 hits and driving in 6 runs on 2 home runs, while maintaining a .704 OPS compared to Boston's anemic .651 OPS. Boston's lineup struggled throughout, recording 10 strikeouts against 3 walks and batting just .228, with their lone home run providing minimal offensive support. Detroit's pitching dominance—holding the Red Sox to just 2 runs despite allowing 6 hits—proved decisive in the low-scoring affair. The Tigers' balanced offensive approach and shutdown pitching suggest early-season momentum that could shape their division standing in the AL East.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Matt Vierling ×2Jahmai JonesGleyber TorresDillon DinglerJavier BáezWillson ContrerasWilyer Abreu
