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Toronto Blue Jays was shut out for eight innings Tuesday before Bautista hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning. The Blue Jays, however, lost 3-2 as Edwin Encarnacion was thrown out at the plate to end the game. They could receive an offensive boost as shortstop Yunel Escobar may be available for the first time since getting plunked on his left hand Friday. Escobar had gone 10 for 20 with a homer while hitting safely in five straight games prior to getting hurt. Blue Jays' Jose Bautista leads the Blue Jays in wins and ranks in the top 10 in the AL in ERA.
Boston Red Sox' Tim Wakefield, 17-14 with a 3.87 ERA over 56 career appearances lifetime against Toronto, has had trouble with Escobar and Travis Snider. Each has homered against the 44-year-old right-hander, with Escobar going 3 for 7 and Snider 3 for 6. Boston Red Sox' Dustin Pedroia, 7 for 13 with a long ball lifetime versus Romero, extended his hitting streak to seven games Tuesday with his eighth homer of the year. In six career contests batting cleanup, he is 13 for 26 with four homers. Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Game Live TV Channel RSN and NESN.