Red Sox rookie Ceddanne Rafaela hit his second extra-inning go-ahead home run of the season, a 398-foot two-run shot to left-center field, leading Boston to a 7-5 win over the Tigers. Jarren Duran also contributed with a 431-foot solo homer. The Red Sox bullpen struggled, blowing a four-run lead but eventually securing the win.
Connor Wong went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and RBI double, providing offensive support for Tanner Houck who tossed 6 scoreless innings. Houck allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out six.
The Red Sox jumped ahead early with Duran’s double in the first inning and added another run in the third. Despite the bullpen challenges, the team managed to secure the victory.
In the upcoming game against the Tigers, the Red Sox will face ace Tarik Skubal. Skubal, a lefty and AL Cy Young candidate, has an impressive 15-4 record and a 2.58 ERA. Nick Pivetta, with a 5-9 record and 4.61 ERA, will start for Boston.
The thrilling victory against the Tigers showcased the young talent on the Red Sox roster, with Rafaela and Duran leading the way to victory. The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming game against Skubal and the Tigers.
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