Toronto Blue Jays rout Boston Red Sox in June 2026 series

On June 18, 2026, the Boston Red Sox were defeated 14–2 by the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, prompting NESN broadcaster Dave O’Brien to openly criticize the Red Sox’s roster construction, citing defensive lapses and bullpen depth issues. The loss followed a 6–1 victory the previous night, in which the Blue Jays hit home runs from Davis Schneider, Andres Gimenez and George Springer, the latter marking his 300th career homer.

Ahead of the Wednesday matchup, the Blue Jays placed veteran pitcher Max Scherzer on the injured list with back spasms and recalled reliever Chad Dallas from Triple‑A. The team prepared to start left‑handed Jake Bennett on the mound while continuing to rely on its offensive surge to improve its standing in the American League East.