Criswell was pulled after a perfect four-inning outing, which raised eyebrows as the decision led to a swing in the game's momentum against the Red Sox.
Despite Criswell's impressive performance, manager Alex Cora opted for Rich Hill in the fifth inning, a choice that directly contributed to the Red Sox's downfall.
The switch from Criswell to Hill was a strategic move intended to match up left-handed pitchers against lefty hitters, yet the strategy proved ineffective.
After the pitching change, the Tigers capitalized, hitting four home runs in total, emphasizing the risks of abrupt managerial decisions during games.
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