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Tigers Sweep Red Sox with Back-to-Back Walk-Off Wins

Detroit climbs to first in the AL Central as Javier Baez and Justyn-Henry Malloy deliver clutch moments in dramatic victories.

May 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Kody Clemens (18) throws to first for an out during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Tampa Bay Rays' left fielder Chandler Simpson, right, is tagged out at second base by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) on an attempted steal in second inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
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Overview

  • The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with consecutive walk-off wins, improving to 28-15 and leading the AL Central.
  • Javier Baez hit two three-run homers, including a walk-off in the 11th inning, to secure a 10-9 victory on May 13, marking a standout performance in his resurgent May.
  • Justyn-Henry Malloy delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth inning on May 14, clinching a 6-5 win and the series sweep for Detroit.
  • Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters over 6 1/3 innings in the series finale but received a no-decision after Boston's seventh-inning rally tied the game.
  • Boston's struggles in close games continued, with a rare 9-8 outfield putout by Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela providing a defensive highlight despite the team's 4-12 record in one-run games.