On April 10, 2025, the Boston Red Sox faced the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston for the final game of their four-game series. The Red Sox secured a 4-3 victory in extra innings, marking their only win in the series.
Game Overview:
The game began with both teams’ pitchers delivering strong performances, resulting in a scoreless first five innings. In the sixth inning, the Red Sox broke the deadlock with a run, but the Blue Jays responded with two runs in the seventh to take the lead. The Red Sox managed to tie the game in the eighth, leading to extra innings. In the 10th inning, they scored two runs, securing the win.
Pitching Performances:
Boston Red Sox:
- Walker Buehler: Pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits, with seven strikeouts.
- Brennan Bernardino: Earned the win by pitching a scoreless 10th inning, despite giving up one run.
- Toronto Blue Jays:
- José Berríos: Pitched eight innings, allowing one run on four hits, with ten strikeouts.
- Nick Sandlin: Took the loss after allowing two runs in the 10th inning, including two hits and two hit batters.
Offensive Highlights:
- Boston Red Sox:
- Jarren Duran: Went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in the 10th inning.
- Trevor Story: Added two stolen bases and delivered the game-winning RBI with a groundout in the 10th.
- Rafael Devers: Contributed two hits to their offense.
- Toronto Blue Jays:
- Tyler Heineman: Led the team with a 3-for-4 performance.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Added a double to the Blue Jays’ efforts.
- George Springer: Gave the Blue Jays a brief lead in the 10th inning with a sacrifice fly.
Key Moments:
- Sixth Inning: The Sox scored the first run of the game.
- Seventh Inning: The Blue Jays took a 2-1 lead with two runs.
- Eighth Inning: The Sox tied the game at 2-2.
- 10th Inning: The Red Sox scored two runs, with Duran’s single and Story’s groundout providing the decisive runs.
This victory was significant for the Red Sox, offering a morale boost after a series of challenging games. The team will look to build on this success in their upcoming matchups.
