Porcello struggles in 3rd as Tigers lose to Boston, 6-3

**Admin** Fri May 27, 2011 10:37 pm

Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford homered in a five-run third inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3.

Rick Porcello (4-3) gave up a season-high six runs in three innings in his first start since allowing one hit in eight innings in a win over Pittsburgh.

Rookie Charlie Furbush kept the Tigers in the game with five shutout innings of relief. He has not allowed a run in 8 2-3 innings in his first two major-league appearances.

Tigers optioned Ryan Perry to Toledo after the game and Lefty Andy Oliver has been recalled to pitch against the Red Sox on Saturday.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS

Tigers pitcher Charlie Furbush

Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello

Tigers catcher Alex Avila

Red Soz pitcher Tim Wakefield

Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia

Red Sox manager Terry Francona