{"id":692519,"date":"2026-05-07T08:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/692519\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T08:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:36:23","slug":"sonny-gray-sparks-red-sox-sweep-in-stellar-return-from-injured-list-vs-tigers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/692519\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonny Gray Sparks Red Sox Sweep In Stellar Return From Injured List Vs. Tigers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sonny Gray Sparks Red Sox Sweep In Stellar Return From Injured List Vs. Tigers<\/a> originally appeared on NESN<\/a>. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Boston Red Sox<\/a>‘s rotation has been shorthanded lately with injuries, but on Wednesday, it got a key arm back in Sonny Gray<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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After suffering a right hamstring strain during his last start on April 20, Gray spent the minimum\u00a015 days on the injured list before returning. He didn’t even make a rehab start, and based on how he pitched against the Detroit Tigers<\/a> on Wednesday, he didn’t need one.<\/p>\n

The three-time All-Star was excellent in the series finale, tossing five scoreless innings against the Tigers and outdueling Jack Flaherty<\/a> at Comerica Park. He scattered four hits and two walks, struck out two and threw\u00a044 of his 70 pitches for strikes, propelling his team to a sweep-clinching\u00a04-0 victory over Detroit.<\/p>\n

Chad Tracy was fairly cautious with Gray, removing him after 20 batters and 70 pitches. However,\u00a0the 36-year-old right-hander still lasted long enough to earn the win, improving to 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA.<\/p>\n

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Gray helped the Red Sox secure their first sweep and fifth shutout win of the year. He’s now allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, helping stabilize Boston’s rotation.<\/p>\n

His strikeout rate remains way down at a career-low\u00a04.8 K\/9, so he still has some room for improvement. He’ll make his next scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> at home early next week.<\/p>\n

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