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This was the Rafael Devers show, as the All-Star third baseman smashed 3 Homeruns on the day to lead the Boston Red Sox (41-33) to a 7 to 1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays (34-40).

While Devers may have garnered much of the limelight, Brayan Bello (10-5) continued his successful season picking up the victory by limiting the Jays to 6 hits and 3 walks in his 8 innings of scoreless ball; Game Score 71. Garrett Cleavinger was tagged for 1 earned run on a hit and a walk in his 1 inning of play. Powering the offense today was Rafael Devers (4 for 4, 3 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 3 RBI, Walk), Tyler O'Neill (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), and Jarren Duran (2 for 5, Run). Of Note, Devers was recognized as MLB's #1 Performance of the Day.

Taking the loss for Toronto was Yusei Kikuchi (4-6) who permitted 5 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 in 6 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 41. Tim Mayza allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk over the remaining 2 1/3 innings of play. Danny Jansen (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), George Springer (2 for 4), and Davis Schneider (1 for 3, Walk, Stolen Base) played well in defeat.

Player of the Game: Rafael Devers (Season: #8)

AL East Standings: 1st Place, 1 1/2 Game Lead