RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 07: Payton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out a batter to end the sixth inning against the Athletics at Fenway Park on August 07, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TV: NESN
First Pitch: 3:07 p.m. ET
It’s not time to panic yet. Regression was due, but the Red Sox are on the verge of dropping six consecutive games immediately following a nine-game winning streak. Payton Tolle is the guy the team would love to see put the ballclub back on track as he takes the mound fresh off career-best 14 strikeouts against the Athletics.
Here’s who the Red Sox will send to the plate behind him Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Afternoon baseball today. pic.twitter.com/BOvmaf4QCA
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 13, 2026
The Blue Jays send the aging Max Scherzer to the hill. While he’s certainly ready for Cooperstown when he hangs up his cleats, he’s never fared well against Boston with a 5.77 ERA in 14 regular season starts against the Red Sox in his career.
Let's make it FOUR! #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/bHTJ0OztHZ
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 13, 2026
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