Blue Jays Rally to Defeat Red Sox 4-2 with Late-Inning Heroics
Toronto, ON – May 1, 2025 — In a thrilling comeback on Thursday night, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays, trailing 2-0 through six innings, found their stride in the eighth with a game-changing three-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who drove a 404-foot shot to left field off Justin Slaten, marking his fourth home run of the season.
Daulton Varsho ignited the offense earlier, connecting for a solo homer in the seventh inning—a pivotal moment after recently returning from a shoulder injury. Mason Fluharty (2-0) secured the victory by retiring all four batters he faced, while Yimi Garcia notched his second save.
Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck delivered a strong performance, allowing one run over seven innings, though he suffered his fifth consecutive loss. Alex Bregman’s bases-loaded double in the fifth provided Boston’s only runs. With this victory, the Blue Jays have achieved their first back-to-back wins since mid-April. They hope to build on their momentum as they prepare for their next challenge against Cleveland.
Upcoming Matchups:
- Red Sox: Brayan Bello vs. Minnesota
- Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt vs. Cleveland
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