The Boston Red Sox secured a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Sunday, capitalizing on a quiet Toronto offense and late bullpen struggles.
Toronto starter Kevin Gausman delivered six quality innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs, and one walk while striking out six.
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He did not give up an extra-base hit but received minimal run support.
Ranger Suarez made his return from the injured list for Boston, pitching four effective innings in his first start back.
Four Red Sox relievers combined to cover the remaining five frames, limiting Toronto to just one run in the ninth inning.
The Blue Jays offense struggled, going 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and collecting nine hits, eight of which were singles.
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Andrés Giménez drove in Toronto's only run with a ninth-inning single, finishing 3-for-4 at the plate.
Toronto's bullpen faltered after Gausman. Braydon Fisher allowed two hits, a walk, and two runs while recording just one out.
Brendon Little surrendered two more hits as the Red Sox scored three runs in that frame. Adam Macko tossed a scoreless eighth inning.
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The Blue Jays now travel to Washington for their next series, with their starting pitcher yet to be announced.
