Toronto Blue Jays defeat Boston Red Sox 6-1 as Dylan Cease pitches shutout and George Springer hits 300th homer
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on June 17, 2026. Dylan Cease threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and walking four while striking out seven. The offense supplied the runs: Davis Schneider and Andrés Giménez hit back‑to‑back home runs in the fifth inning, and George Springer added a two‑run blast in the ninth – his 300th career homer. Louis Varland closed the game with his 13th save.
Boston’s starter Payton Tolle allowed three runs over five innings and the Red Sox fell to a 0‑30 record when trailing by three runs or more this season. The loss left Boston’s overall record at 9‑30 when the opponent scores first.
Other Blue Jays news on the same day included the sudden removal of Max Scherzer from his scheduled start due to a back spasm, placing him on the 15‑day injured list, and the promotion of reliever Braydon Fisher as an opener. Additionally, the club traded veteran catcher Tyler Heineman to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.
The series will continue with Toronto’s rotation slated to feature Max Scherzer (if cleared) and Shane Bieber in the coming games.