Boston Red Sox defeat Detroit Tigers 10-3: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 5, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 10, Detroit Tigers 3
The Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 10-3 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 7 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brayan Bello (Boston Red Sox): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Ceddanne Rafaela (Boston Red Sox): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Framber Valdez (Detroit Tigers): 3.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Matt Vierling (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 7 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.5.
Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 15-21 in the 2026 regular season (6-10 at home, 9-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Red Sox.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 18-19 in the 2026 regular season (12-5 at home, 6-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 16 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
What's next for Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Boston Red Sox: at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Boston Red Sox at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.