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Red Sox vs. Tigers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From 2026 Patriots' Day Game

April 20, 2026
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It will be a busy day in Boston as the city prepares for the 130th Boston Marathon and the Red Sox‘s annual Patriots’ Day game at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox are expected to turn to veteran right-hander Sonny Gray, who is hoping to bounce back after a rough start in Minnesota last week. The Tigers will send out Jack Flaherty and look to win their third straight road game.

Can Boston secure a win on Monday and move up in the AL East standings before a pivotal rivalry series against the Yankees?

Follow along right here for live updates and highlights from Red Sox vs. Tigers.

Red Sox vs. Tigers score

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F
Tigers 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3
Red Sox 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 6

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Red Sox vs. Tigers live updates, highlights from 2026 Patriots’ Day game

1:53 p.m.: Jones was ruled safe at first on a grounder, but after an Alex Cora challenge that call has been overturned.

There’s a runner on second with two outs and Vierling coming up.

End of the seventh inning: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3

1:49 p.m.: The Red Sox can’t add on anything else in the seventh, but they took a convincing lead thanks to a three-spot.

Heading to the eighth, Boston is six outs away from a Patriots day win.

Red Sox 6, Tigers 3

1:43 p.m.: Boston adds on another run in the seventh, with Narvaez reaching on an infield single. While Torres scooped the grounder, his throw was in the dirt and couldn’t be scooped by Keith.

Then, Anthony gets walked, and there are runners on first and second with two outs. The Red Sox have a chance to blow the game open.

Red Sox 5, Tigers 3

1:40 p.m.: In the seventh inning on Opening Day, Rafaela gave the Red Sox the lead with a RBI single, the first run of the season. Fast forward to today, he just gave the Red Sox the lead again.

With the bases loaded, Rafaela hits an opposite field single past first base, driving two runs home. While Durbin gets thrown out at the plate, it’s a two-run single for the Red Sox center fielder. It gives Boston a 5-3 lead.

1:38 p.m.: The bases are loaded with one out after Kiner-Filefa grounds the ball to Torres, but the second baseman’s throw is too late to third.

Coming up to the plate for the Red Sox is Ceddanne Rafaela, who didn’t start today, but has come up big in critical situations early in the season.

1:34 p.m.: Boston has the first two runners on in the seventh, with Yoshida’s leadoff single and Story’s walk setting up a big at-bat for Isaiah Kiner-Filefa, who comes into the game to pinch hit.

1:31 p.m.: Garrett Whitlock comes into the game in the top of the seventh and pitches a 1-2-3 inning, getting McGonigle to fly out, Torres to line out and Keith to ground out.

In 12 pitches, the releiver quickly retires the side, sending us to the bottom of the seventh.

End of the sixth inning: Tigers 3, Red Sox 3

1:24 p.m.: The Red Sox tie the game but can’t do anything else in the sixth, stranding Anthony at second.

Two thirds through the game, we’re tied at three. It’s set for a thrilling finish at Fenway Park.

Tigers 3, Red Sox 3

1:19 p.m.: Roman Anthony has made it a tie game.

The Boston star takes a pitch right down the middle and drills it to center field, bringing Narvaez home from third; the RBI single makes the game 3-3 as the teams continue to go back-and-forth.

It’s Anthony’s fourth RBI of the season.

1:17 p.m.: Boston has a runner in scoring position, with Narvaez hitting a double to left field. With one out in the inning, Anthony comes up looking to tie the game.

1:12 p.m.: It’s three straight striekouts for Weissert, who comes in and gets the Red Sox out of the jam. That could have been a lot worse, but the Boston reliever came up big in a must-get situation.

Now, the Red Sox head to the bottom of the sixth looking to even the score or take the lead.

1:11 p.m.: With runners on the corners, Weissert gets a huge first out, getting Vierling to strike out swinging.

Then, he gets the second out on Lee, also a strikeout.

Tigers 3, Red Sox 2

1:06 p.m.: The Tigers have taken their first lead today.

With two runners on, Jahmai Jones hits a single to center, bringing home Greene and giving the Tigers a 3-2 lead. It also forces a pitching change for Boston, with Greg Weissert coming into the game.

The Red Sox trail for the first time on Patriots’ Day.

End of the fifth inning: Tigers 2, Red Sox 2

12:57 p.m.: Now, the Tigers pitch a quick inning, getting Story, Duran and Durbin to go down in order. For the first time since the first inning, both teams were scoreless.

It’s 2-2 heading to the sixth.

12:51 p.m.: It’s a 1-2-3 inning for Boston in the fifth, with Keith grounding out to second.

We head to the bottom of the fifth, with Story, Duran and Durbin coming up to the plate.

End of the fourth inning: Tigers 2, Red Sox 2

12:45 p.m.: Yoshida can’t drive anyone home, lining out to center. 

The Red Sox are scoreless since the second inning, while the Tigers have scored a run in the third and fourth to make it a tie game heading to the fifth.

12:42 p.m.: Now, there are runners on the corners with two otus, with Abreu grounding out to second.

Yoshida is coming up to the plate with a chance to take back Boston’s lead.

12:35 p.m.: Boston has two runners on with no outs, with both Narvaez and Anthony walking.

Coming up is Contreras, who is 1-for-2 today.

12:29 p.m.: The Red Sox head to the bottom of the fourth with the game tied.

Up for Boston is Narvaez, Roman Anthony and Contreras, who will look to jumpstart the inning.

Tigers 2, Red Sox 2

12:27 p.m.: It’s a tie game, with Lee singling to center and driving home Dingler. It’s his first MLB RBI, and it comes in a big spot.

The Tigers have two runners on with two outs.

12:21 p.m.: Carpenter gets hit by a pitch and there are now two runners on with one out.

The Red Sox are making a pitching change, with Zack Kelly coming in.

12:19 p.m.: The lead runner is on for Detroit, with Greene walking.

But, the next batter he is out at second, though Dillon Dingler is safe at first.

End of the third inning: Red Sox 2, Tigers 1

12:15 p.m.: The bottom of the third ends in four batters, with Durbin’s double being the only threat.

A third through the game, the Red Sox lead 2-1.

12:07 p.m.: Coloumbe gets Keith to ground out to second, ending the top of the third.

We head to the bottom of the inning with Boston’s lingering concerns about Gray’s status.

12:00 p.m.: Gray is out of the game in the third inning, which isn;’t a great sign for Red Sox fans. Replacing him is Danny Coloumbe.

Updates on Gray’s status will be here as soon as they become available.

11:57 a.m.: There are now two runners on for Detroit, with Gray walking Torres. It brings up Keith, the dangerous hitter.

Alex Cora is on the mound to talk to Gray.

11:54 a.m.: There are two outs in the inning, with Gray striking out McGonigle for his second strikeout of the day. 

There’s a runner on first with Torres coming up to the plate.

Red Sox 2, Tigers 1

11:51 a.m.: Detroit is on the board, with Jake Rogers hitting a single and bringing home Vierling.

It cuts the Red Sox lead in half.

11:49 a.m.: The Tigers have a leadoff double to start the inning, with Matt Vierling lining one to left.

Boston gets a groundout on Lee, but Vierling advances to third, and the Tigers runner is 90 feet away with one out.

End of the second inning: Red Sox 2, Tigers 0

11:45 a.m.: It’s now 2-0, with Wilyer Abreu drawing the fourth walk of the day for Boston and advancing every runner up a base.

While Masataka Yoshida grounds out to end the inning, it’s not before the Red Sox put up a two-spot to break the deadlock.

11:42 a.m.: Contreras flies out to center, and the throw keeps Mayer at third. Now, there are two outs in the inning.

11:40 a.m.: The bases are loaded for Boston after Flaherty’s third walk of the day.

Coming up is Contreras, who had the first hit of the afternoon for the Red Sox.

Red Sox 1, Tigers 0

11:38 a.m.: The Red Sox are on the board.

It’s Carlos Narvaez who gets a bunt down, and it looks like Jack Flaherty will be able to get Durbin, who is halfway between third and home. But, the Tigers pitcher misses the throw, allowing Durbin to score and the runners to be safe.

With it, the Red Sox take the first lead of the day.

11:37 a.m.: Boston has runners on the corners.

After a Durbin walk, Mayer singles and Durbin goes all the way to third. It’s a prime opportunity to score the first run of the day.

11:32 a.m.: It’s a 1-2-3 inning for Gray in the second, getting Kerry Carpenter to fly out to retire the side.

Due up in the bottom of the inning for Boston is Jarren Duran, Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer.

End of the first inning: Tigers 0, Red Sox 0

11:25 a.m.: With two runners on and two outs, Trevor Story blasts a ball right to the Green Monster, but Riley Greene makes an acrobatic play to perfectly time the catch. It ends the inning, and the Red Sox strand two runners on.

Through one inning, the game is scoreless.

11:20 a.m.: The Red Sox are on base courtesy of Contreras, who lines a single to third base and off the glove of Hao-Yu Lee.

The Boston offense is in business.

11:16 a.m.: After the leadoff hit, Gray gets out of the inning in seven pitches, with Colt Keith flying out to center.

We head to the bottom of the first, where we will see the Red Sox offense for the first time.

11:15 a.m.: The lead runner is on base for Detroit. It’s Kevin McGonigle, who recently signed a $150 million extension, who lines the second pitch to center field.

Though, the runner is short-lived, as Gleyber Torres grounds right to Willson Contreras, who turns a 3-6-3 double play.

11:11 a.m.: Here come Sonny Gray and the Red Sox, and we are all set for first pitch.

Gray is making his fifth start of the season.

11:05 a.m.: First pitch is moments away.

Follow along for live updates as the Red Sox look to win on Patriots’ Day.

10:55 a.m.: Today, April 20, also marks the anniversary of the emotional day the Red Sox finally returned to Fenway Park after the Boston Marathon bombing.

On that afternoon in 2013, David Ortiz took the microphone during a pregame ceremony and delivered one of the most iconic speeches in sports history. Standing on the infield in a special “Boston” jersey, he captured the city’s defiance and resilience with his famous unfiltered declaration:”This is our f***ing city, and nobody’s gonna dictate our freedom. Stay strong.”

The speech became a rallying cry for “Boston Strong,” transforming the ballpark into a space for collective healing and signaling that the city would not be defined by fear.

10:40 a.m.: 114 years later, and there’s still nothing like Fenway Park.

10:24 a.m.: Here is the Boston lineup for today’s game.

On the mound: Sonny Gray.

10:10 a.m.: There aren’t many Red Sox games more special than the annual Patriots Day game at Fenway Park. Today’s game holds plenty of significance in Boston, and this year it carries even more weight.

Not only is it the 130th Boston Marathon, but it is also Fenway Park’s 114th birthday. 

It’s going to be a special day in Boston.

How to watch Red Sox vs. Tigers today: TV channel, live stream

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Red Sox vs. Tigers start time

  • Date: Monday, April 20
  • Time: 11:10 a.m. ET

Red Sox vs. Tigers is scheduled to start at 11:10 a.m. ET on Monday, April 20. The game will be played at Fenway Park in Boston.

Boston Red Sox schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Red Sox:

Date Game Time (ET)
April 20 vs. Tigers 11:10 a.m.
April 21 vs. Yankees 6:45 p.m.
April 22 vs. Yankees 6:45 p.m.
April 23 vs. Yankees 6:10 p.m.
April 24 at Orioles 7:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Tigers:

Date Game Time (ET)
April 20 at Red Sox 11:10 a.m.
April 21 vs. Brewers 6:40 p.m.
April 22 vs. Brewers 6:40 p.m.
April 23 vs. Brewers 1:10 p.m.
April 24 at Reds 6:40 p.m.

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