In a thrilling matchup between two American League East rivals, the Boston Red Sox emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays with a final score of 6-3. The game, which took place at Fenway Park in Boston, showcased the Red Sox’s strong offense and solid pitching.

The Red Sox got off to a quick start in the first inning, scoring two runs off Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray. Xander Bogaerts led the charge with a two-run double, driving in Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez. The Blue Jays answered back in the top of the second inning with a solo home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., cutting the Red Sox’s lead in half.

Boston extended their lead in the bottom of the third inning, as Christian Vazquez launched a two-run homer off Ray to make it a 4-1 game. The Blue Jays fought back in the top of the fifth inning, scoring two runs on a double by Marcus Semien to bring them within one run of the Red Sox.

However, Boston’s bullpen shut down the Blue Jays’ offense for the rest of the game, with relievers Adam Ottavino and Matt Barnes combining for three scoreless innings. The Red Sox added insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, as Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer off Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza to make it a 6-3 game.

Overall, it was a well-played game by both teams, but the Red Sox’s timely hitting and strong pitching ultimately led them to victory. With this win, the Red Sox improved their record to 45-31 on the season, while the Blue Jays fell to 38-36. Boston will look to continue their winning ways as they face off against the New York Yankees in their next series, while Toronto will aim to bounce back against the Baltimore Orioles.