Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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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:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Trevor Story	2B	Tue, Apr 12	Illness	Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Josh Taylor	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Back	Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Chris Sale	SP	Mon, Apr 4	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
James Paxton	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 1

Source: CBS Sports

Tigers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Andrew Chafin	RP	Tue, Apr 12	Groin	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Robbie Grossman	RF	Tue, Apr 12	Groin	Expected to be out until at least Apr 14
Kyle Funkhouser	RP	Fri, Apr 8	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 3
Jake Rogers	C	Wed, Apr 6	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Jose Cisnero	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Derek Hill	CF	Wed, Apr 6	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
Spencer Turnbull	SP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Expected 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.