Alek Manoah, Blue Jays blank Red Sox
Right-hander Alek Manoah pitched six scoreless innings, George Springer hit a three-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 9-0 Friday night.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a two-run homer and Raimel Tapia had a solo shot for Toronto (88-69) in the opener of a three-game series.
The Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot on their off-day on Thursday when the Red Sox (75-82) defeated the Balti