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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 8–6 at Fenway Park on April 20, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of Vegas expectations. Boston scratched out eight runs on 12 hits despite posting a slugging percentage of just .345, relying on seven RBIs to overcome a modest offensive profile; the Red Sox drew eight walks but struck out seven times. Detroit's pitching staff limited the home team to a 4.42 ERA, yet the Tigers' own bats managed only 10 hits and six RBIs while posting a superior .707 OPS, suggesting missed opportunities in run production. The Tigers' pitching was notably sharper with a 3.41 ERA and seven strikeouts, but Boston's defense remained flawless with no errors, while Detroit committed mistakes that proved costly. Neither team showcased power, combining for zero home runs in a game that featured tight pitching and inconsistent run generation. Boston's ability to win despite weak offensive efficiency could signal the Red Sox are finding ways to manufacture runs, though their .233 batting average suggests sustainable struggles ahead.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| BOS | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Kevin McGonigleGleyber TorresRiley GreeneDillon DinglerMatt VierlingHao-Yu LeeMasataka Yoshida ×2Trevor Story ×2Caleb DurbinMarcelo MayerCeddanne RafaelaCarlos Narváez
