Boston Red Sox beat Detroit Tigers 5-4 as Jarren Duran hits a three-run home run in the 7th

How the game turned

The game was tied 0-0 when Matt Vierling reached on a fielder's choice as Colt Keith scored in the 6th, putting the Tigers ahead 2-0.

The Boston Red Sox finished with 5 runs, 1 run more than the Detroit Tigers. The offense scored in 1 of 9 innings, topped by a 5-run 7th. The staff held the Detroit Tigers without a run in 7 of 9 innings.

The first turn for the Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox led 4-2 when Marcelo Mayer singled home Wilyer Abreu in the 7th, extending the Red Sox's lead to 5-2.

Offense

Jarren Duran finished 3-for-5 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Marcelo Mayer had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Wilyer Abreu collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Masataka Yoshida went 2-for-4 with 1 run and 1 double. 7 batters combined for the Boston Red Sox's 12 hits. They also drew 3 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.

Duran finished the game batting .203 for the season, with 4 home runs, 18 RBIs and a .607 OPS. Tigers hitter Dillon Dingler finished 1-for-4 with 1 double and 2 RBIs.

On the hill

In 7 innings, Payton Tolle threw 83 pitches, allowing 1 hit and 2 runs, walking 1 and striking out 8. 3 pitchers combined for the Boston Red Sox's 9 innings on 122 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 2 walks with 11 strikeouts.

Tigers starter Tyler Holton worked 1 inning on 22 pitches, allowing 2 hits and no runs, striking out 1.

Record after the game

The Boston Red Sox stood 14-21, 5th in the division and 10 games back at the end of May 4, 2026. The Red Sox ranked 13th in the league with a .400 winning percentage.