The Boston Red Sox took on the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on September 28, 2025. The Red Sox edged out the Tigers with a 4–3 victory. José De León was the winning pitcher for the Red Sox.

The game saw Javy Báez from the Tigers hit a home run, driving in all three of their runs. For the Red Sox, Masataka Yoshida also hit a home run, contributing to their win. The victory improved the Red Sox’s record to 88-73, while the Tigers dropped to 87-74.

The Red Sox struck first with a run in the opening inning. The game stayed quiet until the fourth inning. The Tigers and Red Sox both scored three runs in that frame. Javier Báez hit a home run for the Tigers, driving in all three runs. Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton hit home runs for the Red Sox. The score remained 4-3 in favor of Boston for the rest of the game.

José De León played a key role for the Red Sox, earning the win. He pitched 6.67 innings, allowing 8 hits and 3 runs. De León also struck out 8 batters, keeping the Tigers from adding more runs.

Javier Báez was a standout for the Tigers despite the loss. He hit a home run and drove in all 3 of the team’s runs. His performance kept the Tigers competitive in the game.

Chris Paddack took the loss for the Tigers. He pitched 4.33 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs. Paddack also allowed 2 home runs, which proved costly in the close game.

What’s Next

The Red Sox’s victory improves their record to 88-73, securing their spot at 3rd in the East. This win is important for their playoff aspirations. The Red Sox are trying to catch up with the teams ahead in their division. On the other hand, the Tigers now stand at 87-74, holding 2nd place in the Central division. This loss makes their position more precarious as they look to maintain their standing. Head-to-head, the Red Sox have a slight edge over the Tigers after this game.

The Boston Red Sox will begin a new series against the New York Yankees on October 1. The game will be held at Yankee Stadium. Probable starters have not been announced yet.

The Detroit Tigers will also start a new series on October 1. They will face the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Probable starters for this game have not been announced either.

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