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A close game in which the Red Sox simply could not get runners on base. To the dismay of the 33,556 fans in attendance, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (35-44) topped the Boston Red Sox (44-35) by a 5 to 2 score.

Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi (5-6) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to just 1 earned run on 2 hits, 3 walks, and 1 wild pitch while striking out 6 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 72. Reliever Chad Green (H 2) was tagged for 1 earned run on 1 hit in his 1 inning of work before handing the ball over to Yimi Garcia (SV 5) to close out the game for a scoreless final inning. At the plate, Bo Bichette (4 for 5, 3 RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), Dalton Varsho (2 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1 for 4, Double, Run, RBI, Walk).

Taking the loss was Brayan Bello (10-6) who limited the damage to 2 unearned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 8; Game Score 66. Ryne Stanek continues to struggle, as he permitted 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk in 1 2/3 innings of work, before Justin Slaten (allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 walk in 1 1/3 innings. Boston's limited offense came from Reese McGuire (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Ceddanne Rafaela (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI).

Player of the Game: Yusei Kikuchi

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