Blue Jays score six runs in ninth inning, hang on for 8-7 win over Red Sox

Canadian Press

Published Feb 23, 2025 • < 1 minute read

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, hams it up with teammates during spring training in Dunedin Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by Nathan Denette /THE CANADIAN PRESS

FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the ninth inning and hung on for an 8-7 pre-season win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park.

Paxton Schultz gave up two runs in the bottom of the ninth before getting Marcelo Mayer to ground out to end it.

Alan Roden had two doubles for the Blue Jays, who outhit the Red Sox 14-11. Alex Bregman homered for Boston.

Toronto starter Yariel Rodriguez gave up two earned runs and three hits over 1 1/3 innings.

Boston starter Garrett Crochet struck out four and allowed three hits over 1 2/3 frames.

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