The Tigers picked up a big early-season series victory over the Red Sox Monday with a 2-1 pitchers’ duel triumph at Comerica Park.
Detroit took 3-of-4 from Boston in the weekend series that stretched into Monday.
Searching for his second win in as many tries to start the season, Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run and three hits with four strikeouts and two walks.
Chris Sale got his first start against the Tigers in a Red Sox uniform. He went seven scoreless innings in his first start of the season and carried that success over into Monday’s game.