Detroit Tigers defeat Boston Red Sox 4-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 4, Boston Red Sox 1
The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7, with 5 runs combined.
Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox final score and game recap
The Detroit Tigers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Kerry Carpenter (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Brayan Bello (Boston Red Sox): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Wilyer Abreu (Boston Red Sox): 1-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 7, under by 2.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 11-10 in the 2026 regular season (8-1 at home, 3-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 10 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Boston Red Sox 8-12 in the 2026 regular season (4-4 at home, 4-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 10 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Boston Red Sox: the Detroit Tigers at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.