The Boston Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers 14-2 on Monday night at Comerica Park, following up a good series win against the Royals with a disappointing defeat. The loss moves the Red Sox to 22-21 on the season,

Houck's first meltdown start occurred on April 14, when he gave up 12 runs (11 earned) over the span of 2 ⅓ innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the worst outing by a Red Sox pitcher in more than 60 years. He nearly topped that Monday.

The Red Sox have a Tanner Houck problem. Four weeks ago, the unthinkable happened in Tampa when Houck allowed 12 runs (11 earned) on 10 hits in 2 ⅓ innings in Tampa. On Monday, history repeated itself with another massive blow-up.