David Ortiz's HR, Will Middlebrooks' 2 hits in return aid Red Sox
David Ortiz homered, Jake Peavy pitched seven strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Boston Red Sox
8
Toronto Blue Jays
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
J Bradley Jr. doubled to left, A Pierzynski scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-1
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
J Francisco homered to right (434 feet).
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 7-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
M Napoli walked, J Bradley Jr. scored, D Pedroia to third, D Ortiz to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
W Middlebrooks doubled to deep right center, A Pierzynski scored, W Middlebrooks thrown out at third attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
D Ortiz homered to right (404 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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End Inning 8-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
B Lawrie popped out to second.
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Pop Out 8-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
B Lawrie batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
J Francisco struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
J Francisco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
D Navarro reached on infield single to shortstop.
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Single 8-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
D Navarro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
E Encarnacion struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
E Encarnacion batting
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Play Result 8-1
A Miller relieved C Capuano.
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Start Inning 8-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 8-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
S Victorino struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 2-1
Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Boston Red Sox
- Roman Anthony Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTOR
Jose ReyesSS7
Melky CabreraLF53
Jose BautistaRF19
Edwin Encarnacion1B23
Dioner NavarroC17
Juan FranciscoDH61
Brett Lawrie3B15
Colby RasmusCF28
Ryan Goins2B25
BOS
Dustin Pedroia2B15
Shane VictorinoRF8
David OrtizDH34
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Jonny GomesLF31
Xander BogaertsSS2
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Will Middlebrooks3B12
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
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