The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Fenway Park, extending their strong second-half run. Anthony Seigler notched his first career four-hit game, while Aroldis Chapman entered ninth place on the all-time saves list.
Friday night’s 6-4 victory at Fenway Park pushed Boston to a 53-49 record, continuing a surge that includes 21 wins over their last 24 games dating back to June 25, according to Masslive. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays dropped to 47-57.
Anthony Seigler and Romy Gonzalez Fuel Late-Inning Offense
The Red Sox relied on production from unexpected corners to secure the win. Entering the matchup, Seigler had never collected more than two hits in any of his 61 major league games. He started the bottom of the first inning by launching a 390-foot home run off Toronto rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, marking his third home run of the season.
Seigler added a leadoff single in the third inning and a leadoff double in the seventh. In the 27 games Seigler has started, Boston has won 20.
“He’s been tremendous. He’s scuffled a little bit here recently, but comes right back and has a heck of a game. Takes a bunch of quality at-bats for us today. So, big spark.”
Interim manager Chad Tracy, via Masslive and Audacy
Later in the contest, Romy Gonzalez delivered the decisive blow. Pinch-hitting for Connor Wong in the eighth inning, Gonzalez ripped a go-ahead RBI double down the left-field line, scoring Jarren Duran all the way from first base to make it 5-4. Anthony Seigler followed with an insurance RBI double to stretch the lead to 6-4.
Aroldis Chapman Reaches Saves Milestone at Fenway Park
Reliever Aroldis Chapman earned a piece of baseball history during the victory. By securing the save, Chapman moved into solo possession of ninth place on Major League Baseball’s all-time saves list with 391, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley, who finished his career with 390 saves, Masslive noted.
The bullpen had to weather some turbulence before reaching that milestone. Boston held a 4-0 lead into the seventh inning after Ceddanne Rafaela hit a 376-foot, two-run home run in the third and Andruw Monasterio drove in a run via a sacrifice fly in the sixth. However, reliever Greg Weissert surrendered a 408-foot, three-run homer to Kazuma Okamoto in the seventh, shrinking the lead to 4-3.
Garrett Whitlock was subsequently charged with his second blown save of the year in the eighth inning. Whitlock allowed a leadoff double to Nathan Lukes, a single to Daulton Varsho, and an RBI sacrifice fly to Andrés Giménez, which tied the game 4-4 before Boston’s eighth-inning rally restored the lead.
Patrick Sandoval Return and Series Outlook Against Toronto
Red Sox starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval worked 4 ⅔ scoreless innings, surrendering five hits and two walks while striking out three according to Masslive. Sandoval threw 44 pitches across the first two frames before settling into an eight-pitch third and an 11-pitch fourth inning. Interim manager Chad Tracy removed him with one out remaining in the fifth and two runners in scoring position, calling on Tyron Guerrero to record the final out.
Sandoval continues to search for his first win since May 7, 2024, when he pitched seven scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Angels against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He underwent internal brace surgery on his throwing elbow in June 2024, making Friday’s outing his third start since returning to the mound.
The three-game series continues Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. Right-hander Sonny Gray, carrying a 12-1 record and a 2.48 ERA, is scheduled to start for Boston against Toronto right-hander Dylan Cease, who holds a 6-5 record and a 2.67 ERA.
