Despite an inspiring performance from Bo Bichette, the Toronto Blue Jays lost 6-5 to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday night.
The shortstop was spectacular on the plate, hitting five on as many occasions. In the second inning, he hit a home run over the famous green monster. At the time, his teammates Danny Jensen and Kevin Kiermaier occupied the trails. It was Bichette’s seventh long ball this season and second in as many tackles.
However, the cannon shot from the Jays’ player of the hour wasn’t enough. Jarren Duran stretched out his arms to level the game, and Enmanuel Valdez hit a two-run homer in the sixth.
However, the visitors were able to level the game in the eighth inning. Kiermaier and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. produced the valuable points that gave the Blue Jays hope for victory.
Their efforts were foiled in the ninth inning when Alex Verdugo sent out a sacrifice from gunner Jordan Romano.
The win went to Josh Winckowski’s record (2-0).
Blue Jays starter José Berrios, who started in the sixth inning for the Red Sox’s two bombs, gave up five runs with 11 hits in five and a third inning.
In addition, Jay’s outfielder George Springer was unable to take part in the duel of the day because he was ill with a virus. It’s currently unclear if he’ll be able to take the field in Tuesday’s matchup against the Red Sox.
A quicker than expected return for Bryce Harper
Star player Bryce Harper will be back for the Philadelphia Phillies just five months after his operation on Tommy John.
ESPN has learned the 30-year-old will be on the pitch with his teammates in Tuesday’s matchup against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The veteran had been cleared by the team doctors the day before.
Harper went under the knife last November and was originally scheduled to be out until the All-Star Game break in early July.
The Phillies will be welcoming the powerful hitter with open arms as they encounter some difficulties on the plate. The club was 14th in runs scored and 16th in home runs in Major League Baseball after the first month of campaign activity.
During her last workout, Harper brought the reps down to first base. However, he should work as a designated hitter when he returns to action.