Betts’ slam leads Red Sox past Blue Jays 6-4 for 10th in row
BOSTON — Mookie Betts was so excited he nearly tripped when his feet got tangled on the way to first base.
Boston’s normally mild-mannered right fielder let loose with some emotion after ending a marathon at-bat with a grand slam that helped lead the Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
“I almost went down,” Betts said with a chuckle after going 2 for 4 with five RBIs. “I had to depend on my athletic ability and it came through that time.”
That ability has Betts leading the majors in batting and the Red Sox riding a 10-game winning streak to the best record in the big leagues. Boston has the longest current winning streak in the majors and hasn’t lost since getting routed 11-1 at Yankee Stadium on July 1.