How to watch Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox on Friday: TV channel, start time

TL;DR

The Tigers face the Boston Red Sox in a four-game series opener at Fenway Park on Friday night. The game will not be broadcast on Detroit SportsNet.

Key points

Tigers and Red Sox open a four-game series at Fenway Park
Game will not be on Detroit SportsNet
Tigers have a record of 10-9 after a 6-0 home stand

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The Tigers and Red Sox open a four-game series at Fenway Park in Boston on Friday night.

And, just so you're prepared: The series opener will not be on Detroit SportsNet.

The Tigers, fresh off a 6-0 home stand that put their record back above .500 (10-9), are set to make their second appearance on a national broadcast platform this season. Here's what you need to know:

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle points out towards Riley Greene after Greene’s double scores McGonigle and Gleyber Torres, not shown, tie the game in the ninth inning.

Where can I watch the Tigers-Red Sox game on Friday night?

The series opener between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 17, will be broadcast on Apple TV, which requires a paid subscription. There's a seven-day free trial subscription for new customers.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., and play-by-play man Wayne Randazzo and analyst Dontrelle Willis, a former Tigers pitcher, will be on the call, along with sideline reporter Heidi Watney. Also part of the broadcast are former major-league umpires Ted Barrett and Brian Gorman, to break down any rules or umpire issues (though it's doubtful they'll have to break down anything like this from Thursday's Tigers-Kansas City Royals game).