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Match preview: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

Javier Baez – Detroit Tigers

The Boston Red Sox will face the Detroit Tigers on 13th April 2022, which will be the 3rd game of their ongoing series. The Tigers won the first game of the series but the team from Boston was able to win the 2nd game and leveled up the series at 1-1.

Red Sox hasn’t started this season well, given their expectations to always compete for the championship and they will look to get into form as the season continues to progress.

  • The Boston Red Sox currently has a record of 2-3.
  • The Detroit Tigers currently have a record of 2-3.

Injury Report:

Red Sox:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Trevor Story2BTue, Apr 12IllnessExpected to be out until at least Apr 15
Josh TaylorRPThu, Apr 7BackExpected to be out until at least Apr 15
Chris SaleSPMon, Apr 4RibsExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
James PaxtonSPWed, Mar 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Source: CBS Sports

Tigers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Andrew ChafinRPTue, Apr 12GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 22
Robbie GrossmanRFTue, Apr 12GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 14
Kyle FunkhouserRPFri, Apr 8ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 3
Jake RogersCWed, Apr 6ForearmExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Jose CisneroRPWed, Apr 6ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Derek HillCFWed, Apr 6HamstringExpected to be out until at least Apr 19
Spencer TurnbullSPWed, Apr 6ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

  • Xander Bogaerts – Red Sox

Xander has started the season really well for Boston and he will look to continue this good run of form in the 3rd game of the series to lead the Red Sox to another victory.

  • Javier Baez – Tigers

Since his arrival in Detroit, he has been absolutely dominating the game and helping his team to get crucial results against tough opponents which is a good sign for the franchise.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Oct 22, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts after the first inning against the Houston Astros during game six of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox despite having a bad start to their season will be the favorites to win this game, as they look to get back on track in time.

  • Match Prediction: Boston Red Sox to win the game.

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