Overview
- The Detroit Tigers routed the Boston Red Sox 14-2 in the series opener, highlighted by a nine-run third inning and home runs from Gleyber Torres and Trey Sweeney.
- Rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe improved to 3-0, allowing just one run on three hits and striking out seven across 5⅔ innings.
- Boston's Tanner Houck struggled significantly, giving up 11 runs in 2⅓ innings, marking his third consecutive loss this season.
- Detroit announced Tyler Holton as the opener for Game 2, with Keider Montero recalled from Triple-A to follow, as Casey Mize was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain.
- The Tigers, now 27-15 with the best record in the American League, lead the majors in run differential at +84 and remain undefeated in Jobe's starts.