Tigers 14, Red Sox 2: Our shocked face
Three Studs
Rafael Devers
If he keeps hitting like this we can all agree to leave him alone, methinks. He went 1-1 before being pulled. That's perfect. You can't do better than that.
Wilyer Abreu
He hit a home run to end the shutout. Slay.
Wilyer Abreu homers (11) on a fly ball to right field. BOS vs. DET at Comerica Park
— MLB Home Runs (@mlbhomeruns.bsky.social) 2025-05-13T00:26:20.362157Z
Abraham Toro
Ninth inning homer? Sure! Bluesky being Bluesky, no homer before I had to post this. Thanks Obama.
One Dud
Tanner Houck
I think this might be the end of the starting pitcher project, at least for now.
Player of the Game
The opposite day version of Houck tonight.
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