Overview

• Wilyer Abreu deflected a would-be Kerry Carpenter home run into the glove of Ceddanne Rafaela, completing a rare 9-8 putout at Comerica Park.
• The play, confirmed after a crew chief review, is being hailed as one of the top defensive moments of the MLB season so far.
• The catch prevented the Tigers from taking the lead in the bottom of the seventh, shortly after Boston rallied to erase a 5-2 deficit.
• Abreu, the 2024 AL Gold Glove winner, and Rafaela, known for his elite defensive range, showcased exceptional teamwork and athleticism.
• Despite the highlight-reel play, the Red Sox lost 6-5 after a pinch-hit walk-off single by Justyn-Henry Malloy in the ninth inning.