Connor Wong drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night despite getting held to only three hits.

Kiké Hernández and Trevor Story had back-to-back doubles in the third for Boston.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) heads back to his position after a sacrifice fly by Boston Red Sox's Connor Wong scored Bobby Dalbec in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Connor Wong drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night despite getting held to only three hits.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock, right, is congratulated by Connor Wong after earning a save after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Wong was called up from the minors Monday to replace catcher Kevin Plawecki, who was put on the COVID-19 injured list. Batting ninth and facing right-hander Yimi Garcia (0-1), Wong lofted a fly ball to right field that scored Bobby Dalbec, who opened the inning by reaching on an error by shortstop Bo Bichette.
Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez applauds after scoring on an RBI double by Trevor Story during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Hansel Robles (1-0) threw 1 2/3 hitless innings in relief for the win. Garrett Whitlock pitched a perfect ninth for his first save of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi kicks while delivering a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Blue Jays: RHP Nate Pearson, sidelined with mononucleosis, threw 36 pitches over two simulated innings in a bullpen session at Toronto’s spring training complex as the Blue Jays stretch him out to be a starter. He is expected to return by the middle of May. ... LHP Hyun Jin Ryu, on the injured list with left forearm inflammation, Teoscar Hernandez (left oblique strain) and C Danny Jansen (left oblique strain) all stayed in Toronto to continue their rehab programs. ... RHP Julian Merryweather is experiencing right knee discomfort. He will continue to pitch but will wear a knee brace.
Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story (10) beats the tag by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) on his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox LHP Rich Hill, whose father died Friday, was placed on the bereavement list. C Ronaldo Hernandez was called up to replace Hill on the roster.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (0-2, 9.39) has had a rough start to the season, with manager Alex Cora saying he would like to see improved mechanics from the right-hander. In seven career games against Toronto, Pivetta is 1-2 with a 5.77 ERA. He faced the Blue Jays five times in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.93 ERA.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)
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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) heads back to his position after a sacrifice fly by Boston Red Sox's Connor Wong scored Bobby Dalbec in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Connor Wong drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night despite getting held to only three hits.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock, right, is congratulated by Connor Wong after earning a save after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Wong was called up from the minors Monday to replace catcher Kevin Plawecki, who was put on the COVID-19 injured list. Batting ninth and facing right-hander Yimi Garcia (0-1), Wong lofted a fly ball to right field that scored Bobby Dalbec, who opened the inning by reaching on an error by shortstop Bo Bichette.

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez applauds after scoring on an RBI double by Trevor Story during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Hansel Robles (1-0) threw 1 2/3 hitless innings in relief for the win. Garrett Whitlock pitched a perfect ninth for his first save of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi kicks while delivering a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Blue Jays: RHP Nate Pearson, sidelined with mononucleosis, threw 36 pitches over two simulated innings in a bullpen session at Toronto’s spring training complex as the Blue Jays stretch him out to be a starter. He is expected to return by the middle of May. ... LHP Hyun Jin Ryu, on the injured list with left forearm inflammation, Teoscar Hernandez (left oblique strain) and C Danny Jansen (left oblique strain) all stayed in Toronto to continue their rehab programs. ... RHP Julian Merryweather is experiencing right knee discomfort. He will continue to pitch but will wear a knee brace.

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story (10) beats the tag by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) on his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox LHP Rich Hill, whose father died Friday, was placed on the bereavement list. C Ronaldo Hernandez was called up to replace Hill on the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (0-2, 9.39) has had a rough start to the season, with manager Alex Cora saying he would like to see improved mechanics from the right-hander. In seven career games against Toronto, Pivetta is 1-2 with a 5.77 ERA. He faced the Blue Jays five times in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.93 ERA.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Zack Collins homered for the Blue Jays off starter Nathan Eovaldi.

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) heads back to his position after a sacrifice fly by Boston Red Sox's Connor Wong scored Bobby Dalbec in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) heads back to his position after a sacrifice fly by Boston Red Sox's Connor Wong scored Bobby Dalbec in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Wong was called up from the minors Monday to replace catcher Kevin Plawecki, who was put on the COVID-19 injured list. Batting ninth and facing right-hander Yimi Garcia (0-1), Wong lofted a fly ball to right field that scored Bobby Dalbec, who opened the inning by reaching on an error by shortstop Bo Bichette.

It was Bichette’s second error of the game, his first two this season.

Collins’ home run leading off the second gave Toronto an early lead. Boston tied it the next inning on doubles by Hernández and Story off Yusei Kikuchi.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock, right, is congratulated by Connor Wong after earning a save after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock, right, is congratulated by Connor Wong after earning a save after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Hansel Robles (1-0) threw 1 2/3 hitless innings in relief for the win. Garrett Whitlock pitched a perfect ninth for his first save of the season.

Kikuchi went five innings, giving up one run on three hits with three walks and a strikeout. Eovaldi was lifted with two outs in the fifth. He allowed a run on seven hits with six strikeouts.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez applauds after scoring on an RBI double by Trevor Story during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez applauds after scoring on an RBI double by Trevor Story during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Blue Jays: RHP Nate Pearson, sidelined with mononucleosis, threw 36 pitches over two simulated innings in a bullpen session at Toronto’s spring training complex as the Blue Jays stretch him out to be a starter. He is expected to return by the middle of May. ... LHP Hyun Jin Ryu, on the injured list with left forearm inflammation, Teoscar Hernandez (left oblique strain) and C Danny Jansen (left oblique strain) all stayed in Toronto to continue their rehab programs. ... RHP Julian Merryweather is experiencing right knee discomfort. He will continue to pitch but will wear a knee brace.

Red Sox: Boston added C Christian Vazquez and INF Jonathan Arauz to the COVID-19 injured list. RHP Tyler Danish and OF Rob Refsnyder were called up to take their spots on the roster.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi kicks while delivering a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi kicks while delivering a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox LHP Rich Hill, whose father died Friday, was placed on the bereavement list. C Ronaldo Hernandez was called up to replace Hill on the roster.

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Blue Jays: Although RHP Jose Berrios (0-0, 11.81 ERA) is without a decision, Toronto has won each of his first two starts. In seven career games against the Red Sox, he is 0-5 with a 4.43 ERA. In three career games at Fenway Park, he is 0-3 with a 7.31 ERA. His lone appearance against Boston while with the Blue Jays came last Aug. 7 in Toronto, when he went six innings, allowing one run with six strikeouts and no walks.

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story (10) beats the tag by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) on his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story (10) beats the tag by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) on his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (0-2, 9.39) has had a rough start to the season, with manager Alex Cora saying he would like to see improved mechanics from the right-hander. In seven career games against Toronto, Pivetta is 1-2 with a 5.77 ERA. He faced the Blue Jays five times in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.93 ERA.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

 Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

 Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Zack Collins (21) is congratulate after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

 Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP PhotoCharles Krupa)