TORONTO – David Ortiz hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Saturday.
Jackie Bradley Jr., had a home run in the ninth to tie it 4-4 while also adding a double in the sixth for Boston (70-77), which had lost back-to-back games.
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Wade Miley started for the Red Sox and was dominant, striking out seven batters and giving up two runs but earning a no decision. Noe Ramirez gave up two runs out of the bullpen, while Jean Machi and Tommy Layne (2-1) also pitched relief.
Robbie Ross Jr. gave up two runs but also earned the save in one inning of work.
Edwin Encarnacion had a home run and an RBI single as Toronto (85-63) had its three-game win streak snapped.
R.A. Dickey struck out three over six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk. Relievers Mark Lowe and Brett Cecil held the Red Sox scoreless before Roberto Osuna blew his save opportunity in the ninth.
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