Lowe lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays 4-1

Nathaniel Lowe had RBI singles in the second and sixth innings as the Boston Red Sox earned a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

TORONTO – Nathaniel Lowe had RBI singles in the second and sixth innings as the Boston Red Sox earned a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Carlos Narvaez had a two-run double in the sixth as Boston (86-71) earned an important win in the American League’s wild-card chase.

Lucas Giolito allowed a run on three hits and four walks, striking out three over 4 2/3 innings. Relievers Justin Wilson, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Slaten and Aroldis Chapman preserved the win.

Andres Gimenez drove in a run with a fielder’s choice in the fourth for Toronto’s (90-67) only run.

Kevin Gausman (10-11) scattered nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs but striking out seven.

Louis Varland, Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, and Tommy Nance combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

TAKEAWAYS

Red Sox: Although Giolito was unremarkable as he earned a no decision for Boston, its offence came through. Five consecutive hitters reached base in the sixth as the visitors scored three times. The Red Sox hold the American League’s second wild-card berth and needed the win to help stay ahead of the Detroit Tigers.