Boro fell a goal behind when Hull’s Allahyar Sayyadmanesh headed The Tigers ahead from a corner five minutes before half-time.
The hosts reacted well, though, scoring three times in a six-minute spell after goals from Hayden Hackney, Cameron Archer and Chuba Akpom.
Here’s how each Boro player fared at the Riverside:
13. Anfernee Dijksteel - 8
(for Smith, 45) Was also a threat from right-back, making regular runs forward following his introduction at half-time. 8 Photo: Getty Images
14. Matt Crooks - 6
(for McNair, 69) - Came on for the final 20 minutes when Boro looked comfortable. 6 Photo: Getty Images
15. Dan Barlaser - N/A
(for Mowatt, 82) - A late cameo from the bench. N/A Photo: Stu Forster
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