Pinch-hitter Yoshida delivers RBI single in the 10th as green-clad Red Sox beat Tigers 1-0
- Posted on April 18, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
In a thrilling extra-inning matchup, the Boston Red Sox secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Masataka Yoshida, entering the game as a pinch-hitter, delivered the decisive blow in the tenth inning with a perfectly placed single that found its way over a compressed infield defense. The clutch hit allowed Jarren Duran to score from third base, ultimately halting Detroit's impressive six-game winning streak and providing Boston with a crucial win in their competitive divisional contest.
Pinch-hitter Yoshida delivers RBI single in the 10th as green-clad Red Sox beat Tigers 1-0
Pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida singled over a drawn-in, five-man infield, scoring Jarren Duran from third base with one out in the 10th inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers’ six-game winning streak
