(Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)
Final: Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 0 - Boston gets shutout, Blue Jays score 9 runs
In their first game back at Fenway Park since the Rafael Devers trade, the Red Sox lose to the Toronto Blue Jays in embarrassing fashion.
Facing Toronto's starter Jose Berrios, the Red Sox provided nothing at the plate only getting four hits in the game.In a year where the Red Sox have had stretches of being cold on offense, this game was no different.
Brayan Bello was the starter for the Red Sox, and he allowed three earned runs in six innings on the mound. Bello allowed a run in each of his first three innings as he struggled throwing strikes and limiting contact. The Blue Jays were able to consistently record multiple hits in these innings resulting in these early runs.
Luis Guerrero came in for the Red Sox after Bello's start, and he allowed two earned runs only getting one out in his appearance. Brennan Bernardino allowed four earned runs in his appearance following Guerrero, and the Blue Jays had nine runs going into the 9th inning. Nate Eaton, a positional player, had to pitch the 9th inning to save bullpen arms in a game that was so far out of reach.
A truly uninspired loss from the Red Sox who have now lost six games in a row.
Game two of this series will be tomorrow at 4:10 p.m. with Lucas Giolito on the mound.
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WHO: Red Sox (40-42) vs Blue Jays (43-37)
WHEN: 7:10 p.m.
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston
SERIES TO DATE: (0-0), (2-5)
STARTING PITCHERS: RHP Brayan Bello (3-2, 3.31 ERA) vs. RHP Jose Berrios (3-3, 3.51 ERA)
TV/RADIO: NESN, MLB Network, WEEI-FM 93.7
LINEUPS
RED SOX
Jarren Duran (L) LF
Abraham Toro (S) 1B
Roman Anthony (L) DH
Trevor Story (R) SS
Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF
David Hamilton (L) 2B
Connor Wong (R) C
Nick Sogard (S) 3B
SP Brayan Bello
BLUE JAYS
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Addison Barger (L) RF
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B
Alejandro Kirk (R) C
George Springer (R) DH
Nathan Lukes (L) CF
Ernie Clement (R) 3B
Andrés Giménez (L) 2B
Jonatan Clase (S) LF
SP Jose Berrios
WHAT'S UP
The Red Sox play their first series after their longest road trip of the season facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Red Sox placed Marcelo Mayer on the bereavement list and recalled Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester.
Alex Bregman was hitting today and will take ground balls Saturday according to Alex Cora.
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