Leon’s Two-Run Single in 8th Lifts Red Sox Over Detroit 7-5
Monday, April 10, 2017
Leon’s game winning hit was his second of the season after he won Boston’s Wednesday night game against Pittsburgh with a three-run home run in the bottom of the 12th.
The win snaps a two game losing streak for the Red Sox, moving them to 3-2 on the year.
Red Sox Rally
The Red Sox trailed the Tigers three different times in the game before rallying to tie the game at 4 in the 8th inning following a bases-loaded walk to Brock Holt.
When Leon got to the plate, he hit the first pitch that he saw from Detroit’s Kyle Ryan into center field, scoring Mookie betts and Chris Young. The hit put the Red Sox up 6-4.
Boston would add another run after Holt scored on a double-play ground ball from Pablo Sandoval.
In the 9th, Sox closers Craig Kimbrel walked the first two batters and gave up a run before sealing the win for the Red Sox.
Series Continues
The Red Sox continue close the series against the Tigers on Monday, April 10 at 1:10 p.m.
The pitching matchup is Chris Sale against Justin Verlander.
Related Slideshow: The History of Baseball in Central Massachusetts
Baseball and Central Mass. go way back - to the 1860s. The local historical landmarks range from Mudville to Hotel Vernon to Fitton Field. A version of these highlights is posted on the site of the new, yet-to-be-formally-named Worcester Baseballteam of the three-year-old Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
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