MLB: Gray's quality start wasted as Red Sox offense silenced in third straight loss to Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox suffered their third consecutive loss on Monday, falling 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays despite a strong performance from their ace, Sonny Gray. Gray pitched six innings, giving up just two runs on six hits while striking out four. His outing marked his second consecutive quality start, lowering his ERA to 2.79.

However, the Red Sox's offense could not capitalize on Gray's efforts. They were shut out for the first six innings by Blue Jays pitchers Jameson Taillon and Simeon Woods Richardson. The team's only run came in the seventh inning on a play that involved a disputed out count, causing a 15-minute delay for clarification with New York headquarters.

In the seventh inning, with runners on first and second and seemingly two outs, Nick Sogard hit a line drive that was caught. The umpires initially indicated two outs, but after a review and consultation, it was determined there was only one out. A subsequent fly ball was caught, but the runner from third scored before an out was recorded on the basepaths. Despite the confusion, the run was allowed, but the Red Sox could not muster any more offense against Toronto's bullpen, with Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland closing out the game.

The Red Sox will look to end their losing streak on Tuesday, sending Patrick Sandoval to the mound against the Blue Jays' star pitcher Dylan Cease.

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Gray pitched six innings, allowing just two runs on six hits while striking out four. His outing marked his second consecutive quality start, lowering his ERA to 2.79.