Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 6-1, Postseason Clinch Delayed

The Boston Red Sox missed a crucial opportunity to clinch a playoff spot after a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, with their magic number now still at one. Despite Brayan Bello's strong start with five shutout innings, the game unraveled when Justin Wilson surrendered a grand slam to Daulton Varsho in the sixth inning, followed by a two-run homer from George Springer, effectively sealing the victory for Toronto. This loss tightened the Wild Card race, with Boston holding a slim lead over the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, who remain in contention. The Red Sox can no longer win the AL East or secure the top Wild Card spot but maintain control of their postseason fate with three games left, including a key series against Detroit at home. The Blue Jays' victory keeps them tied for the AL East lead with the Yankees and complicates Boston's path forward. Boston's pitching struggles and lack of offense in this critical game highlight the pressure the team faces in the final stretch to secure their playoff berth.