Blue Jays erupt for 5 runs in the eighth to beat Red Sox 6-4, extend Boston’s skid to 5
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-4 in their recent matchup. The Blue Jays scored five runs in the eighth inning to take the lead, extending Boston's losing streak to five consecutive games.
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3 sourcesRed Sox can’t rally from eighth-inning trouble against Blue Jays, lose fifth in a row
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5 sourcesError helps Blue Jays score five in 8th, win 3rd straight over Red Sox
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3 developments- Aug 10Only lean-right coverage:Red Sox bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays
- Aug 12Only lean-right coverage:Blue Jays manufacture runs to prolong Red Sox's skid
- Aug 13Blue Jays erupt for 5 runs in the eighth to beat Red Sox 6-4, extend Boston's skid to 5
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