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Dingler's Blast Powers Tigers Past Struggling Crochet
20 Apr
Summary
- Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer and had four hits.
- Tigers secured their eighth win in nine games.
- Garrett Crochet's ERA increased to 7.88 after the loss.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday, with Dillon Dingler leading the charge. Dingler's clutch three-run homer in the fifth inning, off struggling Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, was a pivotal moment in the game. He also contributed an RBI double and recorded four hits overall.
The Tigers' victory marked their eighth win in their last nine contests, continuing a strong run of form. Meanwhile, the Red Sox continue to struggle offensively, scoring only four runs across the first three games of the series. Willson Contreras managed a solo home run for Boston.
Garrett Crochet (2-3) endured a difficult outing, surrendering five runs and eight strikeouts over five innings, which saw his ERA climb to 7.88. Framber Valdez (2-1) earned the win for Detroit with a solid performance on the mound.
Looking ahead, the Tigers' RHP Jack Flaherty is scheduled to face the Red Sox's RHP Sonny Gray in Boston's traditional Patriots' Day game.
