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Matt Boyd vs C Sale Battle Sees Boston Fall 7-4

Detroit shook off a 10-strikeout performance by C Sale and still managed to post a 7-4 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday at Fenway Park.

Bettors who backed the Tigers were rewarded as +180 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.

Matt Boyd earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Grayson Greiner in the win.

Boston got a 5-inning outing from C Sale in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while X Bogaerts had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.

The battle of the bats favored Detroit as they had 12 hits, while Boston only had 5.