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The Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Boston Red Sox 3–0 on April 28 at Rogers Centre, with Toronto's pitching staff delivering a dominant performance despite modest offensive output. The Blue Jays generated only 6 hits but capitalized on their opportunities, driving in all 3 runs while striking out 9 batters and walking just 1. Boston managed only 4 hits and drew a single walk, with their lineup fanning 9 times and failing to record an RBI in the shutout loss. Toronto's pitchers allowed just 4 hits and 1 walk across the contest, holding the Red Sox scoreless despite a 4.31 ERA. The disparity in offensive efficiency was stark: Toronto's .684 OPS outpaced Boston's .660, and the Blue Jays' ability to convert limited chances into runs proved decisive. Boston's pitching staff issued 5 walks while striking out 7, a control issue that contributed to the deficit. The shutout underscores Toronto's pitching depth as a potential asset in the division race, while Boston's inability to generate consistent contact or capitalize on baserunners raises early-season concerns about run production.