Red Sox struggle with chances in 6-1 loss to Blue Jays at Fenway Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in the series opener at Fenway Park on June 16. Despite numerous opportunities, Boston managed just one hit with runners in scoring position, leaving 13 on base. Toronto's Dylan Cease limited the Red Sox offense, allowing them to threaten but not capitalize on scoring chances. Jarren Duran provided a late solo home run, but it was not enough as the Blue Jays added two more runs in the ninth. The Red Sox will play the second game of the series on June 17.
- •Red Sox go 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
- •Duran's solo home run cuts the Blue Jays lead to 3 in the eighth.
- •Red Sox leave 13 runners on base during the game.
- •Blue Jays score two more in the ninth to extend their lead to 6-1.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for June 17.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Unable To Solve Blue Jays Bullpen in Loss
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Unable To Capitalize on Chances In Loss to Toronto Blue Jays
"The Red Sox offensive woes at Fenway Park continued in the 3-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night
"It was a night of missed opportunity for the Red Sox as they fell in Tuesday night's series opener to Toronto
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:40 AMBoston Red Sox Unable To Solve Blue Jays Bullpen in Loss
The Red Sox offensive woes at Fenway Park continued in the 3-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:48 AMBoston Red Sox Unable To Capitalize on Chances In Loss to Toronto Blue Jays
It was a night of missed opportunity for the Red Sox as they fell in Tuesday night's series opener to Toronto
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