The Boston Red Sox head into Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Tigers with a 1-0 series lead, looking to build on their momentum at Comerica Park.

Boston (14-21, fifth in the AL East) has been a different team when they out-hit their opponents, boasting an impressive 11-1 record in those games. Meanwhile, the Tigers (18-18, second in the AL Central) have been tough to beat at home with a 12-4 record in Detroit, thanks largely to the 10th-best team ERA in the majors at 3.86.

Tuesday's pitching matchup features Red Sox lefty Jovani Moran (0-0, 2.33 ERA) against Tigers veteran Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.35 ERA). Moran has been sharp with 17 strikeouts in limited action, while Valdez brings 32 strikeouts and a steady presence to the mound for Detroit.

The Tigers enter as -186 favorites on the moneyline, with the over/under set at 8 runs. This marks the sixth meeting between these two clubs this season, with Boston holding a 3-2 edge in the season series so far.

For Detroit, Kevin McGonigle has been the offensive catalyst with a .315 batting average, two home runs, and 16 RBIs. Riley Greene has caught fire lately, going 11-for-38 with two homers and three RBIs over his last 10 games.

Boston counters with Wilyer Abreu, who leads the team with a .297 average and four home runs. Marcelo Mayer has also been swinging a hot bat, collecting 12 hits and five RBIs in his last 10 contests.

Both teams enter this matchup trending in opposite directions over their last 10 games. The Tigers have stumbled to a 4-6 record, while the Red Sox have managed a 5-5 mark. Despite similar run differentials—both teams have outscored opponents by four runs during that stretch—Boston's .271 batting average edges Detroit's .250.

Injury concerns loom large for both clubs. The Tigers have been hit especially hard, with a lengthy injury list that includes key arms like Justin Verlander (hip), Tarik Skubal (elbow), and Casey Mize (groin), along with position players Javier Baez (ankle) and Parker Meadows (head/arm). The Red Sox are relatively healthier, though reliever Danny Coulombe is sidelined with a calf issue.

First pitch is set for Tuesday afternoon, with both teams looking to gain an edge in this early-season series.