Just when it seemed like the Boston Red Sox’s struggles were going to continue, the reigning World Series champs miraculously returned to the win column.
The Toronto Blue Jays jumped out to an early 5-0 lead Thursday night in their series finale against the Red Sox. But thanks to a handful of clutch at-bats, Boston roared back to secure a 7-6 victory in dramatic fashion at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox waited until the ninth inning to complete their comeback. With the Jays leading 6-5, Mookie Betts kicked things off with a one-out walk, and Mitch Moreland promptly plated him with a screaming double to dead center field.
Toronto closer Ken Giles proceeded to intentionally walk J.D. Martinez, followed by another base on balls to Xander Bogaerts. With the winning run at third and the Jays’ infield pulled in, Rafael Devers delivered the game-winning knock by chopping one over the head of second baseman Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
The Red Sox will look to keep it going Friday night when they open a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
