Sonny Gray Sparks Red Sox Sweep In Stellar Return From Injured List Vs. Tigers
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The Boston Red Sox's rotation has been shorthanded lately with injuries, but on Wednesday, it got a key arm back in Sonny Gray.
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After suffering a right hamstring strain during his last start on April 20, Gray spent the minimum 15 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 on Wednesday, he didn't need one.
The three-time All-Star was excellent in the series finale, tossing five scoreless innings against the Tigers and outdueling Jack Flaherty at Comerica Park. He scattered four hits and two walks, struck out two and threw 44 of his 70 pitches for strikes, propelling his team to a sweep-clinching 4-0 victory over Detroit.
Very solid start for Sonny Gray, who didn’t make a rehab start before returning from the IL.
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) May 7, 2026
5 IP - 70 Pitches/44 Strikes
4 H
0 ER/R
2 K
2 BB
4 Whiffs
Still hasn’t found the swing-and-miss from a year ago, but leaned heavily into the Cutter/Curveball. Happy to see him healthy. pic.twitter.com/BGgLiFNwVN
Chad Tracy was fairly cautious with Gray, removing him after 20 batters and 70 pitches. However, the 36-year-old right-hander still lasted long enough to earn the win, improving to 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA.
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.
His strikeout rate remains way down at a career-low 4.8 K/9, so he still has some room for improvement. He'll make his next scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies at home early next week.
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