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Guerrero's Late Homer Secures Blue Jays' Series Win Over Red Sox

Toronto rallies for a second consecutive comeback victory, exposing Boston's bullpen vulnerabilities and reigniting its offense.

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Overview

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-run homer in the eighth inning propelled the Blue Jays to a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in the series finale.
  • Toronto clinched the series with back-to-back comeback victories, including overcoming a six-run deficit in the previous game.
  • Red Sox starter Tanner Houck delivered a strong seven-inning performance, but Boston's bullpen suffered its league-high seventh blown save of the season.
  • Blue Jays starter José Berríos struck out eight batters over 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and keeping Toronto within striking distance.
  • The Blue Jays' offense, which had struggled for weeks, showed signs of life, highlighted by timely home runs from Guerrero and Daulton Varsho.