The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers continue their three-game series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Boston Red Sox (22-21, 4th in AL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Loss, Win
- Road Record: 11-12
- Batting Average: .261 (6th in AL)
- Key Players:
- Alexander Bregman – Batting .311 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs.
- Rafael Devers – Hitting .273 with 12 doubles, six home runs, and 30 walks.
- Jarren Duran – Batting .256 with nine doubles and four triples.
Detroit Tigers (27-15, 1st in AL Central)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win
- Home Record: 14-5
- Batting Average: .247 (9th in AL)
- Key Players:
- Spencer Torkelson – Batting .247 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs.
- Kerry Carpenter – Hitting .290 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs.
- Javier Báez – Batting .257 with four doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games.
Pitching Matchup
- Red Sox: Tanner Houck (RHP, 0-2, 6.10 ERA) – Has struggled this season, allowing 28 earned runs in 41 1/3 innings.
- Tigers: Jackson Jobe (RHP, 2-0, 4.88 ERA) – Has given up a lot of hits but remains effective at home.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Red Sox’s Strategy: Boston needs Houck to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Jobe’s inconsistencies.
- Tigers’ Strategy: Detroit has been dominant at home, and their power-hitting lineup matches up well against right-handed pitching.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox – 118
Detroit Tigers 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
