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.