Blue Jays return to Toronto for crucial series against Boston Red Sox

Blue Jays return to Toronto for crucial series against Boston Red Sox | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays open a crucial four-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox tonight.

Boston holds one of three wild-card spots in the American League standings with Toronto chasing one of those playoff berths.

Jesús Sánchez’s double-play groundout in the 12th put the Blue Jays ahead 6-5 in Philadelphia yesterday, but Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning as the Phillies won 7-6.

That kept Toronto 3 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers for the final wild-card spot in the AL. The Rangers were whipped 10-5 by the visiting Baltimore Orioles yesterday.

Canadian Jameson Taillon will make his Rogers Centre debut as a member of the Blue Jays.

Sonny Gray gets the start for the Red Sox, who have won eight of their last 10 games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 10, 2026.

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