A Defensive Battle in Toronto 
Hey Red Sox Nation! Last night at the Rogers Centre was quite the rollercoaster 
. While we didn’t come out on top, our boys gave a fierce performance! Both teams struggled to put points on the board early, showcasing some solid defense and pitching prowess on both sides. In the first few innings, both clubs were locked in a scoreless battle, with the Sox showing some promising base-running skills. Jarren Duran managed to steal second, but we couldn't quite capitalize on it. Kudos to our pitching squad, as they kept the Blue Jays at bay for most of the game.Breaking the Deadlock 
Our bats came alive in the 5th inning! Rob Refsnyder and David Hamilton got the ball rolling with some base hits. With runners on base, Alex Bregman smacked a double to left field, driving in two crucial runs and putting us ahead 2-0. It was a big moment that gave us a sense of belief, especially when the defense continued to shut down the Jays lineup through the middle innings. Shoutout to Tanner Houck and the pitchers for keeping things tight throughout the game. 
Blue Jays' Late Rally 
Unfortunately, the Blue Jays found their rhythm late in the 7th with a solo shot from Daulton Varsho, and again in the 8th with a clutch three-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that turned the tide, putting the Jays up 4-2. The wind seemed to be snatched from our sails, as we were unable to muster a comeback in the 9th. It was a tough finish after a valiant early effort, but there are positives to take as we look to the next game. We'll tip our hats to the Jays today and come back stronger tomorrow. It was a hard-fought game, and though the W slipped away, we'll get them next time, Sox fans! Keep believing and let’s bring the fire for the next matchup! 
Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Blue Jays (May 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |