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Boston Falls to Toronto 7-3 Friday Night
The Toronto Blue Jays blasted 5 home runs and beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 Friday night at Fenway Park. It was the Red Sox's 1st loss to the Blue Jays in 2023.
James Paxton allowed 9 hits and 4 runs in 5.0 innings. He struck out 3 and walked 2, but allowed 3 homers.
Mauricio Llovera pitched 1.1 innings allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, including another home run. He struck out 1 and walked a batter.
Joe Jacques provided some relief, pitching 1.2 hitless relief, striking out 1.
Richard Bleier pitched the 9th and allowed a solo home run.
Yu Chang was 1-3 and hit a solo home run in the 7th inning.
Masataka Yoshida was 1-4 with a double.
Luis Urias was called up from Triple A Worcester when Christian Arroyo was designated for assignment prior to the game. Urias started at 2nd base and was 1-2, walking in his 1st plate appearance for the Red Sox.
Justin Turner missed his 3rd consecutive game
Boston missed a golden opportunity to get closer to the 3rd and final wild card playoff spot, currently held by the Blue Jays. The loss dropped them 3 games out of the wild card spot.
Boston and Toronto will play game 2 of the 3-game series Saturday afternoon. The pregame starts at 3:10 with the 1st pitch at 4:10 p.m. You can hear the game on AM 1370 WDEA in Downeast Maine and 101.9 The Rock in Aroostook County.
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