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Craig Monroe knocked in two with a double for the AL Central-leading Tigers, who have won four in a row and five of six. Jason Grilli (3-2) pitched a scoreless inning to earn the win. Starter Jeremy Bonderman gave up seven hits and two runs over eight full innings, with nine strikeouts and three walks. Tigers' second baseman Placido Polanco left the game in the eighth inning due to a strained muscle in his rib cage and is listed as day-to-day. David Ortiz hit a two-run homer for the AL East-leading Red Sox, who have lost two in a row following a four-game win streak. Starter Kason Gabbard pitched well for Boston, allowing only three hits and two runs over 6 1/3 innings