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Payton Tolle and Caleb Durbin lead Red Sox to 7-0 win over Blue Jays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Payton Tolle and Caleb Durbin lead Red Sox to 7-0 win over Blue Jays

Summary

The Boston Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 13, 2026. Payton Tolle pitched eight shutout innings, allowing only two hits while retiring 17 consecutive batters. Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam, increasing his season total to 12 home runs. This win provided much-needed momentum for the Red Sox, who struggled recently. The Red Sox now avoid a season sweep against the Blue Jays after finishing with a 4-9 record against them in 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Payton Tolle pitched eight shutout innings with two hits allowed.
•Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam and added an RBI single.
•Red Sox snap a five-game losing streak with this win.
•Boston avoids a season sweep against Toronto.
•The Red Sox are competing with Yankees and Rays for playoff position.

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9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Tolle, Caleb Durbin break Red Sox out of five-game skid

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The Red Sox came back down to Earth from the historic July stretch over their last five consecutive losses. Being swept into Toronto would’ve begun the calls for valid concerns. Instead, two key contributors from the summer success turned in exactly what the Red Sox needed to put their August sprint back on track in […]
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