The Tigers have won three straight with a pair of shutouts in the mix. They will face the Red Sox where they have had very little success in the past. However, with the Sox sporting an ugly 3.4/6.4 runs for and against and a bullpen ERA of over 8.00 in their last ten games, I like the Tigers' chances on Friday. Chris Sale returns from the IL for Boston. With just two short rehab appearances to date, I doubt we will see any length at all from Sale. Do not expect much support from the relievers. Adding to their woes, the Sox are not hitting well at all recently. In fact the Tigers, not known for offense, are outhitting them, especially for average. Tigers' lefty Skubal looked very sharp against the Rays, pitching into the 6th and allowing zero ER's. While he has had a couple of rough outings since his return from the IL, four of his six appearances have been shutouts. The Tigers' bullpen has been performing well in recent games. Boston is a firm favorite today, but I am wagering on the Tigers to at least keep this one close. Take Detroit on the run line at +1 1/2.