The Toronto Blue Jays faced a hard-fought contest against the Boston Red Sox after a disappointing series against the White Sox. Despite a rough previous stretch, the Jays rebounded by overcoming key wildcard rivals during a road trip. The game featured strong offensive moments, including back-to-back home runs from Barger and Guerrero Jr. The Jays established an early lead, but the Red Sox kept the pressure on, with key plays from Narvaez and Story. The series lays the groundwork for upcoming challenges as the Jays aim for postseason contention.
After trading blowouts, today's game was close fought, with offence on both sides early settling into a bullpen duel.
Going on the road and knocking off two major wildcard rivals in Cleveland and Boston restores the good vibes and sets them up for the run into the All Star break.
The Jays struck early. Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero jr. hit back to back home runs in the first to stake them to a 2-0 lead out of the gate.
Things got away from him a bit in the fifth, though. He started well, striking out Nate Eaton leading off.
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