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Jays push for playoffs, blank Red Sox 3-0
18 Jun
Summary
- Seven Blue Jays pitchers combined for a 3-0 shutout victory over Boston.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs with timely hitting for Toronto.
- The Red Sox offense stranded 13 baserunners and went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
The Toronto Blue Jays continued their playoff push by shutting out the Boston Red Sox 3-0. This victory marked the second straight game where Toronto outscored Boston, with a combined score of 9-1 through the first two games of the series. Seven Blue Jays pitchers contributed to the shutout, with Simeon Woods Richardson earning the win and Louis Varland securing the save.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a key offensive player for Toronto, delivering an RBI single in the third inning and adding an insurance RBI single in the eighth. Andrés Giménez also contributed with an RBI single and two hits, along with three stolen bases. The Red Sox offense faltered, going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranding 13 baserunners, a recurring issue that has contributed to their last-place standing in the AL East.
The upcoming game on Thursday, June 18, 2026, features a pitching matchup between Toronto's Trey Yesavage (RHP) and Boston's Sonny Gray (RHP). The Blue Jays are currently tied for the third Wild Card spot, while the Red Sox struggle with the worst home record in baseball.
