The Red Sox are currently battling for the top spot in the AL East, sitting 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
To the surprise of no one, I’m all for it. The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series, and while the two teams are battling in separate divisions, the Tigers could play a pivotal role in being the biggest thorn in the Red Sox backside. Nobody likes a spoilsport unless you’re the Detroit Tigers.Įverybody is familiar with the age-old phrase, but the Detroit Tigers need to fully embrace the spoiler role if they want to further solidify the team as a surprising competitor.
