Jack Flaherty pitched for 6 2/3 innings, only allowing one hit. Akil Baddoo, Riley Greene, and Gio Urshela hit home runs, helping the Detroit Tigers win 5-0 against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Flaherty, who had a no-hitter until the seventh inning, remained calm despite the pressure. He struck out nine batters and threw 66 strikes out of his 104 pitches. Flaherty’s strong performance was crucial in keeping the Red Sox at bay.
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch praised Flaherty’s effort, acknowledging his smooth innings and effective pitching. Despite Flaherty’s desire to continue, he was substituted to cheers from the dugout.
Boston struggled to get hits, managing only two in total. Red Sox manager Alex Cora attributed this to Flaherty’s improved pitching, noting his ability to induce more swings and misses.
Although Boston’s Nick Pivetta started strong with eight consecutive strikeouts, he couldn’t maintain the momentum. Akil Baddoo, recently called up from Triple-A Toledo, made an immediate impact with a home run in the fifth inning, putting Detroit ahead in the game.
