The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the first game of 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 (22-20, 4th in AL East)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Loss, Win, Win
- Road Record: 9-9
- Batting Average: .254 (9th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Wilyer Abreu – Leads the team with nine home runs, batting .273.
- Rafael Devers – 12 doubles, six home runs, hitting .273.
- Jarren Duran – Batting .256 with nine doubles and four triples.
Detroit Tigers (26-14, 1st in AL Central)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Win, Win, Win
- Home Record: 14-4
- Batting Average: .258 (7th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Spencer Torkelson – 10 home runs, 32 RBIs, hitting .290.
- Kerry Carpenter – Batting .290, providing consistent offensive production.
- Riley Greene – Nine home runs, hitting .255.
Pitching Matchup
- Red Sox: Tanner Houck (RHP, 0-2, 4.88 ERA) – Looking to rebound after allowing six earned runs in his last start.
- Tigers: Jackson Jobe (RHP, 2-0, 4.88 ERA) – Has struggled on the road but holds a 2.70 ERA at Comerica Park.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Red Sox’s Strategy: Boston needs Houck to deliver a strong outing and their offense to capitalize on Jobe’s inconsistencies.
- Tigers’ Strategy: Detroit has been dominant at home, and their lefty-heavy lineup matches up well against right-handed pitching.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox – 112
Detroit Tigers 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
