Clement drives in tiebreaking run as Blue Jays defeat Red Sox 5-3
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Ernie Clement provided the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night. Toronto was behind 3-1 before responding with four runs in the fifth and eighth innings. Brett Bateman contributed with two RBIs. Though Boston's Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, the team suffered its fourth straight loss. Chase Lee secured his first win in the majors, while Spencer Miles earned his first career save. The teams will play again as Toronto’s José Soriano faces Boston’s Ranger Suarez on Wednesday.
- •Toronto scored four unanswered runs to secure the victory.
- •Clement's fielder's choice drove in George Springer for the lead.
- •Rafaela and Abreu contributed with solo home runs for Boston.
- •Chase Lee picked up his first major league win.
- •Next game features José Soriano for Toronto against Ranger Suarez for Boston.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Clement drives in tiebreaking run as Blue Jays beat Boston 5-3, hand Red Sox 4th straight loss
"Ernie Clement drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, Brett Bateman had two RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night
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