Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery and miss tonight's game against the Red Sox. The Tigers, with a strong home record, face Boston, who are struggling after a recent series loss.
Key points
Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery.
Tigers have a strong home record of 12-3.
Red Sox are struggling with a 13-21 record.
Tigers offense is hitting .262 over the last 10 games.
Key players include McGonigle, Greene, Abreu, and Contreras.
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Red Sox vs. Tigers - Skubal to Undergo Elbow Surgery - prediction: Odds, trends, and best bets for May 4
Breaking news out of Detroit: Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose particles. Thus, he will not be on the mound tonight when the Tigers (18-17) open their three-game series against the struggling Boston Red Sox (13-21). Tyler Holton faces Payton Tolle in the opener.
Detroit enters this threeâgame series playing dominant baseball at home, where theyâve posted a 12â3 record. Their offense opened the season meekly but has been steady, hitting .262 over their last 10 games while outscoring opponents by six runs. A couple of the key contributors are youngsters Kevin McGonigle (.315) and Riley Greene (12-for-37 with three home runs in his last 10). The Tigers have won 13 of 18 games when scoring five or more runsâŠand they may well need plenty of them without Skubal on the mound for the foreseeable future.
Boston arrives in Detroit looking to rebound after dropping a weekend series to Houston. The Red Sox sit at 7â11 on the road, with their offense struggling to find consistency. Although they scored but seven runs in the three games against the Astros, they Sox have shown flashesâhitting .255 over their last 10 gamesâand players like (.298, 4 HR) and (12-for-38, 3 HR in his last 10) have been bright spots.
Q&A
Why is Tarik Skubal undergoing elbow surgery?
Tarik Skubal is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose particles.
What is the current record of the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox?
The Detroit Tigers have a record of 18-17, while the Boston Red Sox sit at 13-21.
How have the Tigers performed at home this season?
The Tigers have posted a strong home record of 12-3 this season.
Who are the key players to watch in the Tigers vs. Red Sox game?
Key players include Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene for the Tigers, and Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras for the Red Sox.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Red Sox vs. Tigers
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 6:10PM EST
Site: Comerica Park
City: Detroit, MI
Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, NESN, Tigers.TV
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The Tigers are 12-3 at home this season
The Red Sox are 7-11 on the road this season
The Tigers are 18-17 on the Run Line this season
The Red Sox are 11-23 on the Run Line this season
The OVER has cashed 16 times in Boston games this season (16-17-1)
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