Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 6-2 as Dillon Dingler homered and drove in 4 runs
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in 4 runs, while Framber Valdez worked 6 innings in the Detroit Tigers' win over the Boston Red Sox.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on April 19, 2026. Dillon Dingler homered and drove in 4 runs, and Framber Valdez worked 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 98 pitches.
Result and standings
The Detroit Tigers scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 5th, when they scored 4 runs. The staff held the Boston Red Sox scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Detroit Tigers finished with 6 runs and a 4-run margin.
In the top of the 5th, Jahmai Jones drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Detroit Tigers ahead to stay, 2-1.
At the close of April 19, 2026, the Detroit Tigers were 12-10, 2nd in the division and 0.5 games back.
At the plate
Dillon Dingler went 4-for-5 with 1 run, 1 double, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs. Jahmai Jones finished 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Gleyber Torres had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Matt Vierling finished 2-for-5 with 2 runs and 1 double. Javier Báez had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 run. Kerry Carpenter collected 1 hit across 1 at-bat with 1 walk. The Detroit Tigers' 12 hits came from 7 batters. They also drew 3 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
Framber Valdez worked 6 innings on 98 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 1 run, walking 2 and striking out 7. Across 9 innings, the Detroit Tigers' staff threw 151 pitches, allowed 6 hits and 2 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 10 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.