One day after giving up three runs in the 10th, the Red Sox coughed up leads of 4-1, 5-4 and 8-7 before scoring four in the eighth to avoid losing the three-game series to the worst team in the majors. I was happy I was able to contribute to the win.” “We’re working in the cages or trying to stay warm.

“All of us that aren’t in the lineup to start the game, we try to stay ready,” said Cordero, who had one hit since April 14, dropping his batting average from. After blowing three leads, the Red Sox held on to beat the Tigers 12-9. And it was a good thing for the Red Sox that he was.Ĭordero had three hits, made a shoestring catch to end a Tigers threat and then brought home the game-winning run in the eighth with the help of Detroit's fourth error. Then Kiké Hernandez came down with a tight hamstring in the first inning, and Cordero was suddenly in the game - in the No. He wasn't in the lineup for Boston's series finale against Detroit.

Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9īOSTON - Franchy Cordero woke up on Thursday in an 0-for-25 slump and he figured he'd end the day the same way.

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