Ranger Suarez delivers gem as Red Sox win on Yoshida's walk-off

Ranger Suarez threw eight scoreless innings in a no-decision and Boston won 1-0 on Masataka Yoshida's walk-off chopper in the 10th inning.

Ranger Suarez produced an eight-inning, scoreless outing Friday night as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Masataka Yoshida's walk-off chopper in the 10th inning. Suarez's performance was the longest outing by a Red Sox starter this season and came four months after Boston signed him to a five-year, $130 million deal. The appearance followed two early rough starts and a shortened spring training after his time in the World Baseball Classic. Manager Alex Cora and Suarez both noted the effectiveness of his pitch mix and improved rhythm. Game details: - Ranger Suarez worked eight scoreless innings, threw 93 pitches, and received a no-decision; it was the longest start by a Red Sox starter this season. - Masataka Yoshida came off the bench to hit a chopper over a pulled-in five-man infield, producing a walk-off single as Jarren Duran scored for the 1-0 final in the 10th inning; it was Yoshida's first career walk-off hit. - Suarez allowed two hits in the first inning and no hits the rest of the night, issued one walk in the fourth, induced 10 groundouts, and generally kept his pitch counts efficient. - Boston signed Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract in January; he began the season with two difficult starts but threw six scoreless innings in St. Louis in his previous outing. - Aroldis Chapman worked the ninth, Garrett Whitlock held the score in the 10th, and defensive plays by Marcelo Mayer — including a reviewed tag on Jahmai Jones and a tag on Javier Báez that was overturned — were notable contributors. Summary: The outing served as a reminder of Suarez's capabilities and gave the Red Sox a positive start to the homestand. Undetermined at this time.