Red Sox do something they haven't ever done in franchise history in win vs. Tigers
Boston defeated Detroit on Wednesday with four runs on four hits and 14 strikeouts, a franchise first.
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The Boston Red Sox won a weird one Wednesday night. Backed by strong pitching and outfield defense, the Red Sox earned a series sweep by topping the Detroit Tigers, 4-0 , at Comerica Park. They did so in a unique fashion.
For the first time in the franchise's 126-year history, the Red Sox won with four runs on four hits and struck out at least 14 times. "It's an odd one," Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti said after center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela caught Spencer Torkelson's game-ending fly ball to end the game. "It's a quirky one, but it's a winning one for Boston.
" OF defense gives Red Sox edge over Tigers Red Sox starter Sonny Gray (3-1) earned the win after pitching five shutout innings in his first game back from a hamstring injury. Making his first start since April 20, Gray benefited from timely defense. With the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, Tigers infielder Jace Jung connected on a line drive to shallow right field.