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Toronto Blue Jays defeat Boston Red Sox 2-1 amid Jameson Taillon injury
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Rogers Centre on Monday, handing the Red Sox their third consecutive loss. Charles McAdoo, playing third base in place of the injured Kazuma Okamoto, hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to provide the decisive run. Andres Gimenez also contributed an RBI single in the sixth.
Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited the game after four scoreless innings due to right forearm discomfort. Taillon, who was recently acquired from the Chicago Cubs, allowed only one hit and three walks before being pulled. Manager John Schneider stated the team intended to be proactive regarding the injury, and Taillon was scheduled for an MRI.
Simeon Woods-Richardson provided relief for Toronto, pitching three innings, while Louis Varland earned his 25th save of the season by navigating the ninth inning.
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