On the heels of an ugly 12-4 loss last night in Boston’s first game back at Rogers Centre in nearly two years, the Red Sox came back looking for redemption against American League East rival Blue Jays.
In the first of two seven-inning games in today’s doubleheader, Boston turned to right-handed starter Nick Pivetta, who allowed three runs on three hits over 4 2⁄3 innings pitched against the first-place Rays in his last outing. Pivetta took the mound in a face off against left-hander Robbie Ray.
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