Buchholz impresses with resurgent outing

DETROIT — Clay Buchholz went back to basics Thursday, as he pitched out of the stretch for the entire six innings he was on the mound. Buchholz allowed one run in six innings in the Red Sox’s 4-3 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park.

“I felt good, I went with out of the stretch the whole start, less moving parts for me, just things I’ve been working on,” Buchholz said. “I feel like that keeps me over the rubber a little bit longer and enables me to command a little bit better.”

Buchholz has struggled for most of the season, going winless since May 9. He has spent most of the campaign in the bullpen, but after Thursday’s start, manager John Farrell said he may consider moving Buchholz back to the rotation.

“I thought that’s probably the most consistent, quality strikes he’s thrown in any given outing this year — …

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