Trending Now - Tensions Rise as Valdez Ejected After Hitting Story Following Homers

WHO:

NY Post - Framber Valdez joined Detroit on a three-year, $115 million contract this offseason.

MLB.com - Framber Valdez, Trevor Story, Willson Contreras, Wilyer Abreu, A.J. Hinch, Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, Brenan Hanifee, Adam Beck, Ceddanne Rafaela, Andruw Monasterio, Caleb Durbin, Connor Wong, Brayan Bello, Chad Tracy.

NY Post - Framber Valdez, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Valdez allowed a career-high tying three home runs in the game.

MLB.com - Brayan Bello threw 94 pitches, with 66 of them for strikes, during his seven-inning performance.

MLB.com - Framber Valdez was ejected from a game after hitting Trevor Story with a pitch following back-to-back home runs allowed.

MLB.com - The Tigers lost to the Red Sox with a score of 10-3.

MLB.com - Valdez allowed a career-high 10 runs, seven earned, on nine hits, including three home runs, in three-plus innings.

NY Post - Valdez's ERA increased from 3.35 to 4.57 after the game.

MLB.com - The Red Sox scored five runs in the third inning and two home runs in the fourth inning.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Comerica Park in Detroit.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The incident occurred during a game on a Tuesday night.

WHY:

MLB.com - Valdez's ejection followed a series of events that included back-to-back home runs from Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu, which gave the Red Sox a significant lead.

MLB.com - Valdez hit Story with a pitch after allowing back-to-back home runs, which led to tensions and the clearing of benches.

HOW:

MLB.com - Umpires conferred and decided to eject Valdez after he hit Trevor Story with a pitch.

MLB.com - Valdez threw a 94 mph fastball that hit Story in the back after allowing two home runs.

MLB.com - Umpires conferred and decided to eject Valdez after the incident.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 05:55 UTC)

Framber Valdez has joined the Detroit Tigers on a three-year contract worth $115 million this offseason. In a recent game, Valdez allowed three home runs, tying his career high, and was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a pitch, following back-to-back home runs from Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu that gave the Red Sox a significant lead. Meanwhile, Brayan Bello delivered a strong performance, throwing 94 pitches with 66 strikes over seven innings.

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(UPDATED May 6, 2026 04:14 UTC)

In a heated game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a pitch, following a tough outing where he allowed back-to-back home runs. The Detroit Tigers faced a significant defeat against the Boston Red Sox, with a final score of 10 to 3, as Valdez gave up a career-high ten runs, seven of which were earned, over just three-plus innings. This performance raised his ERA from 3.35 to 4.57, and the incident escalated tensions on the field, leading to the clearing of benches after Valdez threw a 94 mph fastball that struck Story in the back.