Benintendi, Martinez carry Red Sox past Blue Jays, 8-3
Andrew Benintendi hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run fourth inning, J.D. Martinez added a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox coasted to an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Toronto Blue Jays
3
Boston Red Sox
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 2-9 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 0-9 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Hernández tripled to deep center, Travis scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Benintendi tripled to left, Bradley Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Martinez homered to left (415 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Solarte hit sacrifice fly to right, Urshela scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Benintendi homered to left (346 feet), Vázquez and Bradley Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Bradley Jr. doubled to center, Núñez scored, Vázquez to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Holt hit sacrifice fly to left, Devers scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Morales singled to deep left, Pillar scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Urshela struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Urshela batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Hernández doubled to deep left center.
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Double 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Hernández batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Travis grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Travis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Maile grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Maile batting
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Start Inning 3-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Bogaerts grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Bogaerts batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Benintendi flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Benintendi batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Bradley Jr. grounded out to second.
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 3-0
Injuries
Boston Red Sox
- Zack Kelly Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
- Triston Casas Out
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBOS
Andrew BenintendiLF23
Xander BogaertsSS2
Mitch Moreland1B18
J.D. MartinezDH28
Rafael Devers3B16
Eduardo Nunez2B12
Brock HoltRF17
Christian VazquezC7
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
TOR
Teoscar HernandezRF37
Josh Donaldson3B3
Justin Smoak1B46
Yangervis SolarteSS70
Kevin PillarCF1
Russell MartinLF55
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Luke MaileC18
Devon Travis2B29
Substitutes
Gio Urshela3B12
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