After placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on injured list, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0

BOSTON (AP) — Andrés Giménez had two hits, an RBI and three steals, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs and Toronto beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after the Blue Jays placed scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.

Braydon Fisher got the first four outs after back spasms landed the 41-year-old right-hander on the 10-day IL for the second time this season.

Simeon Woods Richardson (1-7), acquired in a cash deal June 3 after a 0-7 start with the Twins, followed with three shutout innings for the victory. Louis Varland struck out the side in the ninth for his 14th save.

Toronto used seven pitchers to strand 13 baserunners as the Red Sox went 0 for 12 with runners in scoring position. Boston left 13 on base in a 6-1 loss in the opener and went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position, although the hit didn’t score a run.

Davis Schneider led off the third with a double off rookie Jake Schneider (1-3) and Giménez followed with a one-out single for the lead. Giménez stole second before George Springer was hit by a pitch, and the pair pulled off a double steal before Guerrero's groundout made it 2-0.

Giménez singled, stole second and scored on Guerrero's single in the eighth for the final run.

Bennett allowed two runs on three hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out a season-high five. Greg Weissert allowed the other run in an inning of work.

Boston has lost three straight and is 1-39 this season when falling behind by two runs. The Red Sox fall to 12-24 at home — worst in the majors.

Blue Jays RHP Trey Yesavage (3-3, 3.78) was set to start Thursday opposite Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (8-1, 3.03).

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Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. watches the flight of his RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays' Simeon Woods Richardson delivers during the second iinning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Toronto Blue Jays' Andrés Giménez, left, scores on a ground out by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as Boston Red Sox catcher Mickey Gasper signals the throw to go to first, during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox pinchhitter Nate Eaton, left, dives into first base head first as Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes the force out with bases loaded to end the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2026--

South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of viewing on Netflix worldwide between April 2025 and March 2026, making it the most-watched content origin outside of the United States, according to new analysis from Omdia and Digital i revealed at the International Streaming Summit (OTT·FAST) 2026 in Busan this week.

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The analysis found that South Korean content generated 44% more viewing than Japanese content and nearly twice as much viewing as content from the United Kingdom, highlighting the country’s growing influence on global streaming audiences.

Global hits like Squid Game, Daehongsu (The Great Flood) and Pokssak Sog-atsuda (When Life Gives You Tangerines) contributed to South Korean content outperforming other major content-exporting markets including Japan, the United Kingdom and Spain.

“South Korea has established itself as the leading source of globally successful content outside the United States,” said Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment at Omdia. “Generating 12.1 billion hours of Netflix viewing in a single year demonstrates the scale of international demand for Korean productions and highlights the growing importance within the global content industry.”

Korea’s success reflects a broader shift in the global entertainment industry, where audiences increasingly embrace stories regardless of language or geography.

“The streaming era has changed the rules of global entertainment. Great stories can now travel instantly across borders, and South Korea has been one of the most successful examples of how strong storytelling, production quality and distribution can combine to build global audiences,” said Rua Aguete.

She also emphasized the strategic importance of Korea’s content ecosystem, which combines world-class creators, strong intellectual property, innovative production techniques and growing international distribution capabilities.

“What began with a small number of breakout global hits such as Squid Game has evolved into a sustainable content ecosystem capable of delivering international success across multiple genres,” said Rua Aguete. “That consistency is helping Korea strengthen its position in the global streaming market.”

Key Findings

* South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of Netflix viewing globally from April 2025 to March 2026.

* South Korean content ranked second only to the United States among content origins on Netflix.

* Korean content generated 44% more viewing than Japanese content.

* Korean content generated almost twice as much viewing as UK content.

* South Korea is the world’s leading content source outside the US on Netflix.

Note: Digital i estimates Netflix viewing in 17 countries: US, Canada; Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico; Australia, Japan, South Korea; Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Poland

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Top countries of origin Netflix - all countries, April 2025 - March 2026