Framber Valdez of the Tigers was ejected in the fourth inning after hitting Red Sox's Trevor Story with a fastball. This incident occurred following back-to-back home runs by the Red Sox, who scored 10 runs off Valdez.
Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected from his start Tuesday, May 5, against the Boston Red Sox without recording an out in the fourth inning.
The 32-year-old was ejected by third-base umpire Dan Iassogna (crew chief) after hitting Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a first-pitch 94.4 mph fastball — immediately after giving up back-to-back home runs.
The Red Sox scored 10 runs off Valdez.
Then Valdez drilled Story, who absorbed the pitch with his back.
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Players and coaches from the benches and bullpens from both the Tigers and the Red Sox poured onto the field at Comerica Park after Story stared down Valdez.
There was no brawl.
Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, on May 5, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, with players and coaches from the Tigers and Red Sox on the field after a hit-by-pitch from Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez.
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Framber Valdez was ejected for hitting Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a fastball after allowing back-to-back home runs.
Valdez's ejection contributed to a poor performance, as the Red Sox scored 10 runs off him before he left the game.
Framber Valdez was ejected by third-base umpire Dan Iassogna, who is the crew chief.
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