Sonny Gray controlled the game from the first pitch, leading Boston to a 4-0 victory over Detroit at Comerica Park. The Red Sox scored all their runs in a decisive two-inning span, then watched Gray and the bullpen make it stand up.
Gray allowed 4 hits over 5.0 innings, walking 2 and striking out 2 to earn his third win of the season. Carrying a 3.54 ERA, the veteran right-hander never allowed Detroit to mount a serious threat, scattering the Tigers' offense throughout his outing.
Boston broke through in the third inning when Mayer scored on Durbin's double to left field. Contreras followed with a sacrifice fly to center, bringing Narváez home to make it 2-0. The Red Sox added two more runs in the fourth when Yoshida and Rafaela both scored on a fielding error by third baseman Keith.
Jack Flaherty took the loss for Detroit, allowing 4 runs in 5.0 innings despite striking out 10 batters. The right-hander gave up 3 hits and walked 1, but the two costly innings proved decisive. His ERA stands at 5.56 as he fell to 0-3 on the season.
Boston extended its winning streak to two games and improved to 15-21. Detroit's losing streak reached two games as the Tigers dropped to 18-19 despite maintaining first place in their division.