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Red Sox Aim to Stop Home Losing Streak Against Blue Jays
The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday seeking to snap a three-game home losing streak. The matchup features Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray against Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage, with Toronto holding a 4-1 series advantage this season. Both teams are hampered by extensive injury lists, with the Red Sox missing 11 players and the Blue Jays without 12.
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Who
Boston Red Sox
What
Red Sox play Blue Jays
When
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Where
Boston
- Red Sox play Blue Jays
- Red Sox seek to end three-game home losing streak
- Sixth meeting between teams this season
- Multiple players on injured list for both teams
- Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox will host the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday at 1:35 p.m. EDT as they attempt to end a three-game home losing streak. The Red Sox, sitting in fifth place in the AL East with a 29-42 overall record and 12-24 at home, face the third-place Blue Jays, who carry a 36-38 record. This will be the sixth meeting between the teams this season, with Toronto holding a 4-1 advantage in the series.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray (8-1, 3.03 ERA) will take the mound against Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage (3-3, 3.78 ERA). Gray has been the team's most consistent performer with 51 strikeouts, while Boston's offense has struggled recently, posting a .227 batting average over their last 10 games. Willson Contreras leads the Red Sox with a .294 average and 16 home runs, while Ceddanne Rafaela has shown recent form with two home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.
Toronto enters the matchup in better form, winning six of their last 10 games. Blue Jays hitters rank third in the AL with a collective .249 batting average. Kazuma Okamoto leads the team with 24 extra base hits, and Brandon Valenzuela has been productive recently with nine hits, including three home runs, over his last 10 games.
Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns. The Red Sox have 11 players on the injured list, including starting pitcher Johan Oviedo and catcher Triston Casas, both sidelined for 60 days. The Blue Jays face even more challenges with 12 players unavailable, including Anthony Santander on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury and multiple pitchers out long-term. The betting line favors Boston at -126, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.
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Why This Matters
For baseball fans and sports bettors, this matchup highlights the Red Sox's attempt to reverse their home struggles against a division rival while managing significant roster injuries. The game represents a critical opportunity for Boston to gain ground in a competitive AL East, with playoff implications becoming increasingly important as the season progresses. Both teams' injury situations add unpredictability to the outcome, making it a compelling test of depth and resilience.
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Jun 18, 2026
WireRed Sox host Blue Jays at Fenway Park, Boston; Red Sox attempt to end three-game home losing streak