In a thrilling matchup on April 18, the Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Detroit Tigers 3-2, thanks to a crucial tenth inning RBI single from pinch hitter Masataka Yoshida. This victory marked the Red Sox's third consecutive win at Fenway Park, improving their record to 8-11. The Tigers, who had been on a six-game winning streak, faced a setback, now sitting at 10-10 with five consecutive losses on the road. Both teams have similar performance metrics over their last ten games, with the Red Sox hitting at .240 and the Tigers at .248. For Game 2, the projected starting pitchers are Brayan Bello for the Red Sox, who has a 6.14 ERA, and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers, boasting a strong 2.22 ERA. The odds favor the Tigers, particularly due to Skubal's impressive afternoon game record, with a prediction of a 3-2 victory for Detroit.