The game turned in one devastating inning. Boston scored seven runs in the third to transform a 2-3 deficit into a 9-3 lead, cruising to a 10-3 victory over Detroit at Comerica Park.
Ceddanne Rafaela carried the offense with a 3-for-5 performance that included a three-run homer and four RBIs. Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored, while Willson Contreras added a solo shot in the fourth inning.
The third-inning outburst began when Rafaela singled to center, scoring Contreras. Andruw Monasterio followed with an RBI single, then Caleb Durbin and Connor Wong added run-scoring singles. Isiah Kiner-Falefa capped the rally with a fielder's choice that brought home the seventh run of the frame.
Brayan Bello dominated on the mound, allowing just one run over seven innings while striking out seven. The right-hander scattered four hits and walked one to earn his second win of the season. Framber Valdez absorbed the loss for Detroit, surrendering 10 runs over three innings.
Boston snapped a losing streak to improve to 14-21, while Detroit fell to 18-18. Bello is 12 strikeouts away from 500 for his career.