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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 6–4 on August 12 at Rogers Centre, with the matchup falling just under the 7.5-run Vegas total line. Toronto's offense generated 12 hits and 6 RBIs despite posting a modest .681 OPS, while Boston managed only 8 hits and a single home run in the loss. The Red Sox's pitching staff struck out 5 batters but allowed 12 hits and 5 earned runs, posting a 3.51 ERA that proved insufficient to contain the Blue Jays' attack. Toronto's defense was flawless with no errors, providing a clean foundation for a victory that hinged on the home team's ability to manufacture runs through contact rather than power—neither team hit multiple homers in a low-scoring affair. The Blue Jays' run differential in this contest suggests their pitching held up better when it mattered most, a trend worth monitoring as the division race tightens heading into September.