Red Sox struggle offensively, lose 6-1 to Blue Jays at Fenway Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 6-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 16. The defeat extends Boston's home record to a league-worst 12-23 this season. The Red Sox were held to two or fewer runs for the 16th time at home, setting a pace that may surpass their 1916 record. Despite creating scoring opportunities, they managed just one hit in 12 attempts with runners in scoring position, stranding 13 runners during the game. The Red Sox will face the Blue Jays again in game two of their series on June 17, with Jake Bennett taking the mound for Boston.
- •Red Sox fall to 12-23 at home this season.
- •Held to two or fewer runs for 16th time.
- •One hit in 12 chances with runners in scoring position.
- •Next game against Blue Jays on June 17 at Fenway.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox On Pace To Make History At Fenway Park
"The Red Sox' offensive struggles at Fenway are trending to historically bad levels.
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