Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 27, 2025
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The Detroit Tigers visit the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park at 4:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. Detroit won 4–2 on Thursday and is 86–73 (40–38 away), sitting second in the AL Central. Boston lost 6–1 on Thursday and is 87–72 (46–32 home), third in the AL East. Detroit is battling for first in the AL Central with Cleveland, while Boston is battling for the last remaining wildcard spot in the AL. Throw a no-hitter and win with our free MLB picks.
Detroit Tigers Preview
Detroit has not named a starting pitcher for Saturday. The Tigers’ staff has a 3.96 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, numbers that keep them competitive most nights. Walks have been an issue at times, but if the eventual starter and the bullpen can throw strikes and not issue walks, the Tigers can win on the road.
Riley Greene leads the lineup with 36 home runs, 111 RBI, and 155 hits. Spencer Torkelson adds 31 homers, while Gleyber Torres gets on base at a .362 rate. As a team, Detroit is hitting .247 with 197 home runs. The Tigers dropped three of four before Thursday’s win, but they still have power in the middle of the order and need to win to stay alive for a division title or wild card.
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston will start left-hander Connelly Early, who has a 1.88 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 14.1 innings. He has struck out 22 batters and has yet to give up a home run. The Red Sox have a team ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.29. Boston has been solid on the mound all season, which has complemented its above-average performance at the plate.
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Trevor Story leads Boston with a .267 average, 25 home runs, and 96 RBI. Jarren Duran has 40 doubles, 13 triples, and 24 steals, giving the lineup speed and extra-base power. Alex Bregman and Wilyer Abreu add contact and power hitting in the middle of the order. Boston has gone 2–3 in its last five but has been stronger at home with a 46–32 record.
Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Boston has performed better at the plate than Detroit. Red Sox starter Early has shown strikeout ability on the mound, and Fenway Park gives Boston a big advantage as the Red Sox have won 46 of 78 at home. The Tigers can score with power, but the Red Sox lineup is more balanced and should win a close game. Final Score Prediction: Boston Red Sox win 5–4.
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