4 Tigers (May 4, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Payton Tolle pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight, securing his first win of the season as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
- Jarren Duran hit a pivotal three-run opposite-field home run in the seventh inning, sparking a five-run rally that gave the Red Sox the lead.
- Aroldis Chapman closed the game with a hitless ninth inning, earning his seventh save of the season and 373rd career save.
- Detroit initially led 2-0 in the sixth inning but was overtaken after Boston's seven-run seventh inning surge, though the Tigers narrowed the gap to one run in the eighth.
- Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony exited early due to right wrist discomfort, with Masataka Yoshida substituting in left field; the series continues with Brayan Bello and Framber Valdez starting for Boston and Detroit, respectively.
