Red Sox aim to halt losing streak against Blue Jays without Rutschman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays on August 13, seeking to avoid a sixth consecutive loss. Adley Rutschman will not play, taking a day off after recent games. Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized the team's need to overcome their current struggles amid a five-game losing streak. Payton Tolle, who has shown promise in his recent performance, is set to pitch against Max Scherzer. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre, Toronto.
- •Red Sox lost three close games in Toronto, extending their losing streak to five games.
- •Payton Tolle will pitch against Max Scherzer in Thursday's matchup.
- •Rutschman is resting after recently returning from injury.
- •Garrett Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list prior to the game.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Battle-tested’ Red Sox without Adley Rutschman as they try to avoid sixth straight loss (lineups)
"As expected, the Red Sox won’t have their prized trade deadline acquisition starting Thursday as they try to avoid their longest losing-streak of the season.
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