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TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-6 despite losing All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray to a hamstring injury early in the game. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the team, which had struggled without quality starts from their pitchers.
Key points
- Red Sox beat Tigers 8-6
- Sonny Gray left game due to hamstring injury
- Red Sox previously 0-13 without quality starts
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray
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Prior to Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the Boston Red Sox were 8-0 this season when their starting pitcher went at least six innings and gave them a quality start. When he didn't, they were 0-13, indicating how reliant they've been on their rotation this year.
On Monday, the Red Sox finally bucked that trend, beating the Tigers 8-6 despite losing Sonny Gray to a hamstring injury in the top of the third inning.
Alex Cora used seven relievers to get the final 19 outs, essentially emptying the bullpen in the series finale.
Meanwhile, Boston's bats responded with one of their best games of the year. The Red Sox hung eight runs on Detroit -- their most in a home game this season -- including six runs against the Tigers' bullpen.
Boston's bullpen was better, and that made the difference. The lineup also stayed aggressive, tacking on key insurance runs during the late innings to give the Red Sox some breathing room.
Q&A
What happened to Sonny Gray during the Red Sox game against the Tigers?
Sonny Gray suffered a hamstring injury and left the game in the top of the third inning.
How did the Red Sox perform without Sonny Gray against the Tigers?
The Red Sox won the game 8-6, breaking their previous trend of losing when their starting pitcher did not provide a quality start.
What is the Red Sox's record when their starting pitcher gives a quality start?
The Red Sox were 8-0 this season when their starting pitcher went at least six innings and delivered a quality start.
