Preview: Tigers at Red Sox, Saturday, April 18, 2026 BOSTON (Interstat) — The Detroit Tigers, riding a wave of late-inning momentum, will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday evening. The Tigers (10-9) have won five of their last six games, including a thrilling 10-9 victory over Kansas City on Thursday. Detroit’s recent surge will be tested by Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (1-1), while the Tigers counter with their ace, lefty Tarik Skubal (2-2). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with temperatures around 60 degrees. This is the second game of the series after Friday night’s opener was postponed. The matchup features a contrast in early-season trajectories. Detroit has climbed above .500, while Boston (7-11) seeks consistency after a sluggish start. A key player to watch for Detroit is catcher Dillon Dingler. He is coming off a powerful stretch, going 6 for 16 (.375) with two home runs and six RBIs over his last four games. His two-run homer was pivotal in Thursday’s comeback win. For Boston, shortstop Trevor Story provides the offensive spark. He drove in five runs with a home run in Wednesday’s 9-5 win at Minnesota and has 14 RBIs in his last nine contests. On the mound, Skubal aims to build on a solid start to his season. Bello will try to navigate a Tigers lineup that has averaged 5.2 runs per game during its 5-1 run. Despite Boston’s record, projections suggest a close contest. National Statistical’s game simulator predicts a 5-4 Detroit victory, while its ELO system gives Boston a 55.7% probability to win. Betting markets list the Tigers as a -1.5 run favorite with an over/under of 7.5 runs. Following this three-game set, the Tigers return home to face Milwaukee, while the Red Sox host the New York Yankees.