The Boston Red Sox improved their winning streak to four games Tuesday, leaving Fenway Park with a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Boston improved to 17-14 on the campaign, while Toronto fell to 18-12.
You can check out the full box score here.
ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
The Red Sox looked like they were dead in the water after the Blue Jays exploded in the fifth inning for six runs.
The Red Sox entered the frame with a three-run lead, but Tanner Houck's third time through the order proved to be disastrous once again. He allowed three hits, walked one and got crossed up with Connor Wong to spark things for Toronto, who cashed in on a Daulton Varsho three-run home run to double Boston up. It was a perfect representation of something that has held Houck back for years, but ultimately wouldn't matter for the Red Sox.
Boston's offense put together a strong night at the plate, carrying sustained success throughout the game.
The Red Sox scored in six different innings, with home runs from Christian Arroyo, Masataka Yoshida and Wong proving to be the catalyst for a seven-run night. The 26-year-old catcher's second ended up as the difference maker.
STARS OF THE GAME
-- Wong has been on an absurd stretch, and it continued against Toronto. The young catcher, who has stepped up as the Red Sox's top option, finished 4-for-4 (triple short of the cycle) with the game-tying and winning home runs.
-- Yoshida extended his hitting streak to 12 games Tuesday, going 2-for-3 from the plate with a home run and two RBIs. If you've been thinking about placing a future on the 29-year-old rookie, now is the time.
-- Josh Winckowski, who was initially believed to be unavailable, came on to nail down his first-career save against the Blue Jays.
WAGER WATCH
Arroyo's first home run of the season came with a solid payday for those who had foresight into the 27-year-old's night, as DraftKings Sportsbook gave him +700 odds to belt one. That bet netting $100 bettors an $800 payout.
ON DECK AT NESN
The Red Sox and Blue Jays will continue their four-game set at Fenway Park on Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET following an hour of pregame coverage on NESN.
