Small Ball - Daily Baseball Recaps
Achievements All Teams
Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox News & Updates

The Boston Red Sox were 14-21, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox held off the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Comerica Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
44°
▲2
Cool
the bats going quiet

A rough patch, by the numbers. The bats at 2.6 R/G are the biggest drag right now. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 7 is dragging the score south.

Share on X Text
Share your team's vibe check · smallballnews.com

Red Sox Game on May 05

Opponent:Detroit Tigers (18-18)
Location:Comerica Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jovani Morán (0-0, 2.33 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NESN, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox held off the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Comerica Park.

123456789RHE
Boston Red Sox0000005005122
Detroit Tigers000002020431

Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
2411.686 W4
Rays
2212.6471.5 W4
Blue Jays
1619.4578.0 L2
Orioles
1520.4299.0 L5
Red Sox
1421.40010.0 W1

Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 7.270.85621
52
Wilyer Abreu
 4.297.83215
16
Jarren Duran
 4.203.60718

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
55
Ranger Suarez
 2-22.770.9539.0
71
Connelly Early
 2-23.791.3235.2
66
Brayan Bello
 1-49.122.2625.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
16
Jarren Duran
 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
55
Ranger Suarez
 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
70
Payton Tolle
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox are catching a break with a much-needed win under their belt, following a five-run explosion that powered a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers, snapping a frustrating stretch of quiet bats that had seen them averaging just 2.6 runs per game. Jarren Duran led the charge with a pivotal blast, helping rookie Payton Tolle secure his first win. However, the excitement was tempered by Roman Anthony's wrist injury, which has fans holding their breath as he undergoes further tests after an awkward check swing. On the roster front, Alec Gamboa has been called up, adding depth as the Sox navigate injuries, including Tanner Houck's ongoing recovery from UCL surgery. With a record still hovering at 13-21, the Red Sox need to keep the momentum rolling as they tackle more games against Detroit.

Sources
Red Sox Injury Update: Justin Slaten rehab appearance, Sonny Gray, Tanner Houck progress
Bosoxinjection
Red Sox Injury Update: Justin Slaten rehab appearance, Sonny Gray, Tanner Houck progress
Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten made his first rehab appearance, Sonny Gray threw live BP on May 1 and Tanner Houck is working his way back from UCL surgery.
 Red Sox fans fretting during rain delay after Roman Anthony leaves game
Bosoxinjection
Red Sox fans fretting during rain delay after Roman Anthony leaves game
Roman Anthony exited a rain-delayed Red Sox-Tigers game with wrist discomfort as Boston fans hold their breath.
 Duran's blast keys 5-run 7th, helps Tolle to 1st 'W' as Sox return to win column
MLB.com
Duran's blast keys 5-run 7th, helps Tolle to 1st 'W' as Sox return to win column
DETROIT -- As Tigers fans cleared the lower seating bowl to escape rain and frequent bursts of lightning, the Red Sox responded with thunder rarely seen from their offense this season. In the top of the seventh, almost without warning, the Sox erupted for a five-run inning that lifted them
 X-rays negative after Anthony's awkward check swing, more tests scheduled in Boston
MLB.com
X-rays negative after Anthony's awkward check swing, more tests scheduled in Boston
DETROIT – What looked like an innocuous check swing on a foul ball by Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony on Monday night led to pain at the top of his right wrist that has left his status for the coming days uncertain. Though initial X-rays taken after his team’s 5-4
 Red Sox Select Alec Gamboa
Mlbtraderumors
Red Sox Select Alec Gamboa
The Red Sox announced they have selected the contract of left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com first reported that Gamboa was on a flight to Detroit and likely to be added after exercising an upward mobility clause. He takes the active roster spot of fellow lefty Danny Coulombe, who has been […]
 Tarik Skubal Again? Ugh, Really?
Over the Monster
Tarik Skubal Again? Ugh, Really?
Hello and happy Monday, folks. The Boston Red Sox baseball club is at it again tonight. They travel to Detroit to face the Tigers in the first of a three-game series. First pitch from the Motor City is 6:40 EST. The best lefty on the planet will be taking to the mound, as Payton Tolle […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

About Small Ball

This Boston Red Sox digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.

Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.

Never miss a Boston Red Sox update

Get the Boston Red Sox digest delivered free every morning at 7 AM ET.