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Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: How to Watch Wednesday's Game at Fenway Park

June 17, 2026 · The New York Times

Toronto and Boston face off on Wednesday evening, with two pitchers who have struggled this season taking the mound.

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox will play each other at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:45 p.m. ET. The game features two of baseball's most well-known teams going head-to-head in the American League East. Fans can watch on TV or stream it online, and tickets are also available for those who want to attend in person.

Willson Contreras will lead the Red Sox into this matchup, while Ernie Clement will represent the Blue Jays. Both players share a batting average of .299, which ranks ninth best in the entire league. It's rare for two players facing each other in the same game to be so evenly matched at the plate.

Jake Bennett will start on the mound for Boston. He has a record of 1 win and 2 losses, with an ERA of 5.28, meaning he gives up about five runs every nine innings. The Red Sox are 29-41 on the season, placing them fifth in the AL East division.

Max Scherzer is set to start for Toronto, though his season has been rough. He holds a 1-4 record and a 10.23 ERA, which is very high for a starting pitcher. The Blue Jays are 35-38 and sit in third place in the AL East.

Fans can tune in to NESN or SN1 on TV to catch the game. It can also be streamed on Fubo. Anyone who wants to see the game live at Fenway Park can find tickets on StubHub.

According to the betting odds from BetMGM, the Red Sox are favored to win. Boston's moneyline is -125, while Toronto's is +105, making the Blue Jays the underdogs. The combined run total for the game is set at 9.5.

Contreras has had a strong season at the plate for Boston. He is batting .299 with 16 home runs, 43 RBIs, and an OPS of .952, which ranks sixth in all of MLB. He has scored 34 runs so far across 283 plate appearances this season.

Another Red Sox player to watch is Wilyer Abreu. He is batting .276 with eight home runs and 34 RBIs. Abreu has also stolen five bases and scored 31 runs this year.

For the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement has been solid at the plate. He is hitting .299 with seven home runs, 28 RBIs, and an OPS of .770. One thing that stands out about Clement is his low strikeout rate of just 10.3%, meaning he makes contact with the ball very often.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is another key Blue Jay to follow. He has scored 39 runs and driven in 27 more while batting .276 with five stolen bases. His walk rate of 11.6% shows that pitchers are very careful when facing him.

Both teams are dealing with injury problems this season. The Red Sox have many players on the injured list, including Garrett Crochet, Triston Casas, and Trevor Story. The Blue Jays are also missing several key players, such as Shane Bieber, Anthony Santander, and José Berrios.

Contreras is at .299, the ninth-best average in the league, and Clement is ninth at .299.

Comprehension quiz preview

1. Where is Wednesday's game between the Blue Jays and Red Sox being played?

  • ARogers Centre in Toronto
  • BYankee Stadium in New York
  • CFenway Park in Boston
  • DCamden Yards in Baltimore

2. What is Willson Contreras's batting average this season?

  • A.276
  • B.310
  • C.285
  • D.299

3. How many wins does Max Scherzer have this season?

  • A4
  • B2
  • C1
  • D0

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