The Red Sox’s high-powered offense faltered in recent weeks, slipping to 20th in the MLB in July prior to Monday’s game.
On Monday, the bats came alive immediately. The Red Sox jumped on the Blue Jays with a huge first inning and exorcised some frustrations after a disappointing series against the Yankees over the weekend.
Here’s what happened.
The big picture
The Red Sox jumped all over the Blue Jays immediately. Kiké Hernández doubled to lead off the game before Jarren Duran launched his first career homer to claim the lead.
Hunter Renfroe, however, delivered the big blow of the frame — with the bases loaded, he hit a grand slam to center that extended the Red Sox’s lead to 6-0.