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How to Watch Red Sox vs. Tigers Tonight: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for Friday MLB Game

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Boston and Detroit open a four-game series at Fenway Park with the lone night game of the set. Here's when and where to tune in.

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After a . 500 road trip, the Red Sox return to Fenway Park on Friday to open a weeklong homestand against playoff-caliber opposition. That starts with a four-game set against the Tigers that will wrap around to the annual Patriots' Day game on Monday morning, but first things first.

The Sox have found some stability after dropping eight of their first 10 games this season, winning five of eight entering this weekend. Boston will send big-ticket free agent signing Ranger Suarez to the mound and likely feel much better about his chances than they would have a week ago. After a couple of rough starts to begin his Boston career, the lefty threw six shutout innings against the Cardinals his last time out.

The Tigers have been streaky this year, already posting two losing skids of at least four games and a six-game winning streak. Their pitching staff is the strength of the team and has generally been solid, sitting eighth in MLB with a 3. 66 ERA, but the offense has been inconsistent.