Blue Jays Secure Dramatic Ninth-Inning Comeback Over Red Sox in Spring Training
Toronto scored six runs in the top of the ninth to edge Boston 8-7, handing the Red Sox their first loss of the preseason.
- Josh Kasevich's two-run single capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning for the Blue Jays, securing the win over the Red Sox.
- Boston's Max Ferguson responded with a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth, but Toronto's Paxton Schultz closed out the game with a groundout.
- Toronto outhit Boston 14-11, with standout performances by Alan Roden, who hit two doubles, and Devonte Brown, who contributed a two-run single.
- Boston starter Garrett Crochet struck out four batters over 1 2/3 innings, while Toronto's Yariel Rodriguez allowed two earned runs in 1 1/3 innings.
- The Red Sox will face the Yankees next, with Tanner Houck starting against Carlos Carrasco on Monday at JetBlue Park.