The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night at Fenway Park in a game that required an unplanned bullpen effort after Max Scherzer was placed on the injured list.
Andres Gimenez Shines
Andres Gimenez recorded two hits, scored two runs, and stole three bases, leading the Blue Jays to victory. His performance included a key RBI single in the third inning that started the scoring.
Bullpen Dominance
With Scherzer sidelined, the Blue Jays used seven pitchers: Braydon Fisher, Simeon Woods Richardson, Mason Fluharty, Spencer Miles, Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, and Louis Varland. Each faced traffic but stranded Boston runners. Varland struck out the side in the ninth for his second straight save.
Small Ball Success
After hitting three home runs in Tuesday's win, Toronto relied on small ball Wednesday. The team stole four bases in the third inning, tying a franchise record set in 2018. Davis Schneider doubled and scored, and George Springer stole third after being hit by a pitch.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Bloop Single
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke a quiet night with a bloop single in the eighth inning that drove in an insurance run. Though not the power hitting expected, it proved valuable in the shutout.
Roster Moves
The Blue Jays sent catcher Tyler Heineman to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations, clearing a spot for rookie Brandon Valenzuela, who is expected to start Thursday's series finale.
Up Next
Weather permitting, the Blue Jays aim for a sweep Thursday with Trey Yesavage on the mound against Boston's Sonny Gray.
