The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox have each surprised a bit: both teams hovering around .500 when many predicted collapse. Both teams are 9.5 games out of first place in their division. Both have some bright spots and some less bright spots.
Nick Pivetta was pitching rather well for two starts after one rough outing fresh from coming off the IL until the Milwaukee Brewers came to town. He just couldn’t stop them as five runs scored. He’ll look to feast on the Tigers and get back to his normal expectation.