Payton Tolle takes the mound as Red Sox aim to halt losing streak
Pitcher Payton Tolle will start for Boston against Toronto, hoping to stop a potential six-game slide after a nine-game winning run.
Boston plans to rely on Payton Tolle, who recently struck out 14 batters, to break a looming six-game losing streak. The game is set for Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Toronto will counter with veteran ace Max Scherzer, whose career ERA against Boston stands at 5.77 over 14 starts. The Red Sox hope Tolle's recent form can reverse their recent slump.
Why it matters
The game could determine whether Boston's recent success continues or turns into a prolonged losing streak.
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