Marcelo Mayer went 3-for-3 with an RBI triple and a two-run home run, Roman Anthony added the go-ahead double and the visiting Boston Red Sox hung on to beat the Detroit Tigers' split squad in spring training action Thursday in Lakeland,

The Sox also got two scoreless innings from righthander Quinn Priester, who is in the mix for a rotation spot.

Tuesday marked a massive day for the Detroit Tigers in spring training with more attention on their matchup against the Baltimore Orioles than they have had on

Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer had a strong day at the plate on Thursday — going 3-for-3 with a home run, triple, and 3 RBI.

Jack Flaherty and Kenta Maeda combined to allow four runs in five innings in the Detroit Tigers' 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Thursday’s Red Sox game was not televised, so unless you were at the ballpark in Lakeland, Florida, chances are you weren’t able to see the club’s talented prospects take the field against the Detroit Tigers’ big leaguers.

Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla. Media: Tigers Radio Network, Pitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty vs. RHP Quinn Priester Also scheduled to pitch: RHP Kenta Maeda,