Framber Valdez insists hit-by-pitch wasn't intentional. Trevor Story counters, 'We all know what's what'
Key takeaways
- Framber Valdez was having a rough night, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher insists he didn’t take his frustrations out on Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story.
- Valdez had given up 10 runs, including back-to-back solo home runs in the previous two at bats, when Story took the plate in the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday at Comerica Park.
- What happened next wasn’t intentional — at least that’s what Valdez said after the Tigers’ 10-3 loss.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez walks to the dugout after being ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. (Mike Mulholland / Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow May 6, 2026 9:06 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Framber Valdez was having a rough night, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher insists he didn’t take his frustrations out on Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story.
Valdez had given up 10 runs, including back-to-back solo home runs in the previous two at bats, when Story took the plate in the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday at Comerica Park.