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.