Boston Red Sox scored 5 runs in a 5-4 win over Detroit Tigers
Jarren Duran homered and drove in 3 runs, while Payton Tolle worked 7 innings in the Boston Red Sox's win over the Detroit Tigers.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on May 4, 2026. Jarren Duran homered and drove in 3 runs, and Payton Tolle worked 7 innings, allowing 2 runs on 83 pitches.
Final score and record
The Detroit Tigers did not score in 7 of 9 innings against the Boston Red Sox's staff. At bat, the Boston Red Sox scored in 1 of 9 innings; the 7th was the club's largest inning, at 5 runs. The Boston Red Sox won by 1 run.
In the top of the 7th, Jarren Duran drove in 3 runs with a home run. The play put the Boston Red Sox ahead to stay, 3-2.
At the end of May 4, 2026, the Boston Red Sox had a 14-21 record and were 5th in the division and 10 games back.
Offensive contributors
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 had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 run and 1 double. Ceddanne Rafaela collected 2 hits across 5 at-bats. Andruw Monasterio went 1-for-4 with 1 run. 7 batters combined for the Boston Red Sox's 12 hits. They also drew 3 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.
Work on the mound
In 7 innings, Payton Tolle threw 83 pitches, allowing 1 hit and 2 runs, walking 1 and striking out 8. Across 9 innings, the Boston Red Sox's staff threw 122 pitches, allowed 3 hits and 4 runs, issued 2 walks, and recorded 11 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.