Red Sox struggle in loss to Blue Jays at Fenway Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, the Boston Red Sox lost 6-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Despite having more hits and walks, the Red Sox struggled to capitalize on opportunities, finishing 1-12 with runners in scoring position. Jarren Duran provided the only run for Boston with a solo homer in the eighth inning. Pitcher Dylan Cease limited the Red Sox to no runs in five innings, adding to their woes as they left 13 runners on base. The Red Sox are on pace for a historically poor season at home, prompting questions about the team's performance and future strategy.
- •Red Sox lose 6-1 to Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 16.
- •Boston left 13 men on base and finished 1-12 with runners in scoring position.
- •Dylan Cease pitched five scoreless innings for Toronto.
- •Jarren Duran hit a solo homer, accounting for Boston's only run.
- •The Red Sox are on pace for a record number of home losses.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox continue to look like absolute losers in their latest loss at Fenway Park
"LOBster was on the menu again tonight in Boston.
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