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Tigers-Red Sox Preview: Detroit Trying To Get Back On Track

(AP) - While Boston has averaged 1.9 runs and batted .210 since the break, the Tigers posted three consecutive games of double-digit hits before getting held to seven Friday. They failed to homer for a second straight game, losing both, and have dropped 22 of 26 when not homering.

The Tigers certainly could go deep against Steven Wright (3-3, 4.84 ERA), whose 1.68 homers allowed per nine innings are the worst of any Red Sox starter.

Wright is being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket for the second time this week for a spot start with Eduardo Rodriguez being pushed back a day. The right-hander appeared for Boston for the first time since June 20 after being called up for Monday's doubleheader in Anaheim, serving up two homers and allowing six runs in five innings of a 7-3 loss in the nightcap.

Detroit goes with Alfredo Simon (8-6, 4.63), who has been tagged for at least four runs in an AL-high six consecutive starts as he's gone 1-3 with a 10.16 ERA. The right-hander has failed to get through six innings in four straight starts.

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