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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4–3 at Fenway Park on June 18, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Toronto's offense proved more efficient, collecting 10 hits compared to Boston's 5, with both teams managing 2 home runs apiece. The Blue Jays' pitching was notably stingy, allowing just 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 6 batters, whereas Boston's hurlers surrendered 10 hits and 4 earned runs despite matching Toronto's strikeout total. The Red Sox managed only a .695 OPS with a .244 batting average and drew no walks, indicating an anemic offensive approach that couldn't overcome their two-homer output. Toronto's superior contact rate and run conversion—posting a .705 OPS with 4 RBIs on 10 hits—proved decisive in the one-run margin. The Blue Jays' pitching depth will be critical as they look to extend their advantage in this series and improve their run differential going forward.