For the second consecutive game, the Boston Red Sox bullpen faltered, with Justin Slaten blowing a late lead against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-2 loss. Slaten allowed a pivotal three-run homer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the eighth inning, further complicating an already frustrating stretch for Boston's bullpen. This follows Garrett Whitlock's similar misstep the night before, where he surrendered a game-tying home run to Anthony Santander.

Despite entering the eighth with a strong record of no hits allowed in most of his outings, Slaten struggled against elite hitters, ultimately giving up three hits, including a double to Bo Bichette. Slaten reflected on the frustration of not executing crucial pitches, particularly against top talent like Guerrero, emphasizing that in tight games, every pitch counts, and the margin for error becomes razor-thin.

In a stunning turn of events, the Boston Red Sox squandered a commanding 6-0 lead against the Toronto Blue Jays, ultimately losing 7-6 in a 10-inning walkoff. Lucas Giolito, making his Red Sox debut after a lengthy recovery from injury, pitched six strong innings but faltered in the sixth, allowing three runs, including two crucial home runs following a critical walk to George Springer.

Despite Giolito's solid performance, manager Alex Cora acknowledged the momentum shift after the 0-2 walk to Springer. Garrett Whitlock also faced troubles in the seventh, giving up a three-run homer to Anthony Santander that tied the game. The Red Sox offense failed to capitalize after the sixth inning, highlighting the need for better finishing in games. Giolito emphasized the importance of maintaining focus throughout the game.

Boston Red Sox experienced a gut-wrenching 7-6 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings despite leading 6-0 at one point. The Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock struggled in the seventh, giving up a game-tying three-run homer to Anthony Santander. In the 10th inning, Toronto's Jeff Hoffman shut down Boston, striking out Alex Bregman and Trevor Story. Blue Jays clinched the win with Alejandro Kirk's walk-off single, sending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home.

Lucas Giolito had a solid debut for the Red Sox, allowing three runs and striking out seven over six innings, though he faltered in the sixth with back-to-back homers. Carlos Narváez contributed significantly with a two-run blast that initially put Boston ahead. The series finale is set for Thursday night, featuring Boston's Tanner Houck against Toronto's José Berríos.