Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected from Tuesday's game after hitting Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch immediately after allowing back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning.
The HBP - a 94-mph up-and-in fastball - prompted both dugouts to empty, although no punches were thrown. Once order was restored, the umpires huddled and ejected Valdez.
After giving up back-to-back home runs, Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story, and the benches cleared 👀
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) May 5, 2026
Valdez has been ejectedpic.twitter.com/HPtJbMcny5
Brenan Hanifee replaced Valdez on the mound.
Valdez gave up solo home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu to start the fourth inning. Contreras enjoyed his round-tripper and punctuated it with an emphatic bat toss.
Come for the bat flip, stay for the fan catch! pic.twitter.com/e2t5O02irD
— MLB (@MLB) May 5, 2026
The ejection ended a disastrous outing for Valdez, who allowed 10 runs (seven earned) on nine hits and three homers over three-plus innings, raising his ERA to 4.57. Boston led Detroit 10-2 through four innings.
Last year, Valdez - then with the Houston Astros - drew controversy when he appeared to bean his catcher in the chest with a pitch. His agent denied that Valdez's actions were intentional.
Detroit signed the two-time All-Star to a three-year, $115-million contract in February.
