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Casas, Mayer Lift Red Sox Over Blue Jays 4–3 at Fenway

Boston, MA — Triston Casas and Marcelo Mayer delivered clutch hits to propel the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays, 4–3, in a tight contest Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Casas was the star of the evening, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored. His solo shot off Toronto ace Kevin Gausman in the second inning got Boston on the board, and his seventh-inning double set up the go-ahead rally. Mayer followed with a two-out RBI single to break a 3–3 tie, pushing Boston ahead for good.

Catcher Kyle Teel also chipped in with two hits, including an RBI single, while rookie reliever Justin Slaten (2–2) earned the win after throwing 2⅓ scoreless innings. Closer Liam Hendriks struck out the side in the ninth to notch his 31st save of the season in 34 opportunities.

For Toronto, Cavan Biggio provided all the offense with a three-run homer in the second inning off Tanner Houck. Bo Bichette added two hits and a stolen base, but the Blue Jays were held scoreless over the final seven innings.

Gausman (12–8) went the distance for Toronto in the loss, allowing eight hits and four runs in eight innings with seven strikeouts; Game Score 56. Houck battled through 5⅔ innings for Boston, giving up three runs before handing the ball to the bullpen; Game Score 46.

The Red Sox improved to 73–59, tightening their grip on a potential Wild Card berth, while the Blue Jays fell to 66–68, slipping further behind in the American League standings. A crowd of 33,112 packed Fenway Park under clear skies, cheering as Boston secured yet another hard-fought win in its late-summer push toward the postseason.

Player of the Game: Tristan Casas (Season: #4)

AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 3 1/2 Games Behind