Enmanuel Valdez hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The Red Sox improved while wearing their City Connect uniforms. Key defensive plays were made, and Valdez's big game followed Rafaela's multihomer performance.

Cooper Criswell rebounded with a strong outing for Boston, while Olson struggled on the mound for the Tigers. Both teams had notable plays and injuries to key players, setting the stage for the next matchup in the series.