Red Sox Walk-Off, Extend Tigers' Misery
Mize's Return Spoiled by Boston's Power Surge
Detroit's Woes Continue as Sox Notch Another Win
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings on Wednesday night, extending the Tigers' losing streak to six games.
Casey Mize made his first start of the season for Detroit, allowing three runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. However, the Tigers' bullpen was unable to hold the lead, as the Red Sox hit three home runs off relievers Kyle Funkhouser and Gregory Soto.
Christian Vazquez led the way for Boston, going 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Rafael Devers also homered for the Red Sox, while Xander Bogaerts hit a game-tying solo shot in the ninth inning.
The Red Sox have now won four of their last five games, while the Tigers have lost six straight and 10 of their last 12.
Key Stats
- Mize allowed three runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings.
- Funkhouser allowed two runs on two hits in 1 2/3 innings.
- Soto allowed two runs on one hit in 1/3 of an inning.
- Vazquez went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer.
- Devers and Bogaerts also homered for the Red Sox.
What's Next?
The Red Sox and Tigers will wrap up their three-game series on Thursday afternoon. Eduardo Rodriguez will start for Boston, while Matt Manning will take the mound for Detroit.
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