Red Sox Aim to Maintain Mastery of Blue Jays
After a thrilling walk- off victory in the series nature, the Boston Red Sox are poised to extend their winning streak to four games as they face the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The Red Sox, riding high on momentum, look to continue their dominance over the Blue Jays.
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Walk- Off Victory Sets the Tone
In a dramatic game on Monday, Jarren Duran went 3- for- 5, including a crucial single that brought Ceddanne Rafaela home for the game- winning run. The Red Sox had trailed 6- 2 after seven innings but rallied for an 8- 7 victory, marking their eighth win in nine games. This streak includes a series sweep of the Blue Jays in Toronto last week.
Rafael Devers and David Hamilton each homered in Monday’s game, and Romy Gonzalez delivered a game- tying, pinch- hit, two- run single. The victory was celebrated by fans and the NBA champion Boston Celtics, who were in attendance.
” It was just amazing, i have no way really been a part of commodity like this, and hopefully we can just keep this thing rolling.”
Romy Gonzalez
Jarren Duran, who has hit safely in a career-high 14 successive games, continues to be a key player for the Red Sox.
Pitching Rematch
Tuesday’s game will feature a pitching rematch from last week’s series finale in Toronto. Red Sox right- hander Brayan Bello( 7- 4,4.83 ERA) will face Blue Jays right- hander Kevin Gausman( 5- 6,4.24 ERA). Bello delivered a solid performance last week, pitching six innings of two- run ball with six strikeouts in Boston’s 7- 3 win.
” When you’ve got 97- 98( mph) with movement, a good changeup and a good slider, we want our guys to keep pounding the strike zone and he did,” Red Sox director Alex Cora said.”( The starting pitchers) worked hard( last) week just controlling the counts and pounding the strike zone, and he executed the plan.”
Bello has a 2- 3 record with a5.40 ERA in six career starts against the Blue Jays, including a 1- 1 record with a4.09 ERA in two outings last year.
Blue Jays ’ Struggles
The Blue Jays are currently facing a season-high seven- game losing streak and have fallen to 8- 14 in one- run games. Despite these challenges, Toronto director John Schneider remains optimistic about his team’s efforts.
” Over the course of the last week, the guys are going about it the right way,” Schneider said.” They are not quitting.”
Monday’s loss was particularly tough, as Chris Bassitt pitched seven innings of two- run ball, and Vladimir GuerreroJr. hit a massive 471- foot, three- run homer — the longest of his career. still, the platoon couldn’t secure the palm.
” My tone would be different if it was for a lack of effort or lack of fix. It’s a tough stretch, you keep on moving. You’ve got to try to attack hereafter for tomorrow.”
John Schneider
Gausman’s Challenge
Kevin Gausman will aim to rebound after back- to- back losses. In his last outing against the Red Sox, Gausman allowed five runs( four earned) on six hits and three walks over52/3 innings, striking out four. In his career, Gausman has a 7- 10 record with a4.52 ERA in 29 appearances( 24 starts) against Boston.
Injury Updates
The Blue Jays are expected to receive a boost with the return of shortstop Bo Bichette, who has been sidelined since June 14 due to a right calf strain. also, outfielder Daulton Varsho, who has missed the once two days with lower back tightness, is listed as day- to- day.
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Looking Ahead
With both teams navigating their respective challenges, the Red Sox aim to maintain their hot streak and secure another victory against the Blue Jays. The resilience and determination shown by both teams set the stage for another instigative contest.