Rout of Red Sox gives the Jays their third series win in a row
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-1, securing their third consecutive series win, fueled by strong performances from returning outfielder George Springer and a dominant bullpen effort. Springer, returning from a fractured toe, delivered a pinch-hit RBI single, while the team collected 10 hits and received solid pitching from Eric Lauer and four relievers. The win improves Toronto’s record to 14-16 as they prepare to face the Minnesota Twins in a four-game series.
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Open this photo in gallery:George Springer (right) had a good return to the lineup for the Blue Jays on Wednesday. He was 1-2 with an RBI in an 8-1 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox.Cole Burston/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIn the fifth inning on Wednesday, Blue Jays manager John Schneider went to his bench and summoned George Springer to pinch hit.Springer hadn’t appeared in a game since April 11 when he sustained a fractured left big toe by fouling a pitch off of it. He hadn’t played in 15 days, which drove him bonkers. He always wants to play. Drives others around him crazy when he doesn’t.“Oh, the last few weeks have been brutal,” Springer said after the team’s 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
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