Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease threw a one-hit complete game shutout and George Springer hit a three-run home run to defeat the Boston Red Sox 6-0, according to Associated Press reports. The victory halted a strong run by Boston, which had won 15 games before the streak was snapped Wednesday night.
Dominant Pitching Performance by Dylan Cease
According to Associated Press coverage, Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before giving up a leadoff double to Andruw Monasterio down the left-field line. Cease finished the game with 12 strikeouts, including the final six outs, while walking three batters. The right-hander threw his fourth career complete game and shutout, marking his first since throwing a no-hitter for the San Diego Padres against Washington on July 25, 2024, as reported by the Associated Press.
“That was awesome. I was very happy to get it done,” Cease said, according to Associated Press reporting. He became the first Blue Jays pitcher to throw a one-hit complete game shutout since Brandon Morrow accomplished the feat on August 8, 2010.
Did you know?
The last visiting pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Fenway Park was Jim Bunning, who achieved the milestone on July 20, 1958, according to historical data cited by the Associated Press.
Toronto Offense Breaks Out Against Boston
The Blue Jays secured their victory with a five-run third inning against Boston starter Sonny Gray. George Springer ignited the rally with a three-run home run, while Ernie Clement contributed an RBI double and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a run-scoring single, according to the Associated Press. Guerrero drove in two runs total during the game.
Sonny Gray was tagged for five runs on 10 hits, with six of those hits coming during the decisive third frame. Despite the loss, the Red Sox remain in a strong position, having dropped just two of their last 18 games after matching an 80-year-old club record with 15 straight wins, as noted by the Associated Press.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in this game?
According to the Associated Press, Dylan Cease was the starting and finishing pitcher for Toronto, throwing a complete-game one-hitter with 12 strikeouts.
How many consecutive games had the Boston Red Sox won before this loss?
The Associated Press reports that the Red Sox had won 15 straight games, matching an 80-year-old club record, before the streak ended.
When was the last time a Blue Jays pitcher threw a one-hit complete game shutout?
According to Associated Press records, Brandon Morrow was the last Toronto pitcher to throw a one-hit complete game shutout, doing so on August 8, 2010.
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