Red Sox starter Joe Kelly won his second straight start, as Boston topped the Tigers 7-2 on Friday night. Kelly went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs, both of which came on a two-run homer by J.D. Martinez in the fourth inning. He scattered seven hits, while walking two and striking out seven. He did have a high pitch count, throwing 96 pitches with 56 strikes.
Friday's performance represents the first time Kelly allowed fewer than four runs in a start since June 17, a stretch of five outings.
Despite the positive outing, Kelly (4-6) still owns a hefty 5.96 ERA this season.