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What time is the Red Sox vs Tigers game on May 4 and what changes were made?

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The Red Sox vs Tigers game on May 4 was moved up to 6:10 p.m. due to forecasted rain, and Tarik Skubal was replaced as the starter due to elbow surgery.

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Original Game Time6:40 p.m. ET
Updated Game Time6:10 p.m. ET
Reason for Time ChangeForecasted rain in Detroit
Starter ChangeTarik Skubal undergoing elbow surgery, no longer starting
LocationComerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
Red Sox StarterPayton Tolle

Game Time Adjustment

The Red Sox vs Tigers game on May 4 was originally scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park in Detroit. The start time was moved up to 6:10 p.m. due to a forecast of rain in the Detroit area. This change was announced on May 4 as part of weather-related adjustments affecting multiple MLB games that day.

Starting Pitcher Changes

Tarik Skubal, the Tigers' left-handed ace who was originally scheduled to start, underwent elbow surgery and will miss multiple months. This represents a significant change to Detroit's rotation, as Skubal had been performing well with a 3-2 record and 2.70 ERA through seven starts. The Red Sox will start Payton Tolle, a 23-year-old left-handed pitcher in his second season.

Series Context

The Tigers and Red Sox were meeting for the second time in 2026 after splitting a four-game series in Boston in April. Detroit had outscored Boston 16-12 in that matchup. The Tigers entered the series tied for first place in the AL Central with the Cleveland Guardians, while the Red Sox sat in last place in the AL East with a 13-21 record.

Sources

  1. Game 36 Preview: Tigers open up second half of homestand vs Red Sox (sports.yahoo.com)
  2. Tarik Skubal Again? Ugh, Really? (overthemonster.com)

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