Grichuk drives in three runs, Betts hits for the cycle

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki will remember everything about his firstmajorleague victory at home except for the pitching line. Borucki pitched five innings and allowed four earned runs, nine hits, and three walks as the Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-5 on Thursday. He made his second appearance this season against the best team in baseball and his teammates provided run support.

“Anytime you can grind and help your team get a win, especially against Boston, it's definitely uplifting a little bit,” said Borucki (2-2). “I definitely feel good about this one because I helped keep us in the game and helped us get a victory.”

Randal Grichuk drove in three runs including a two-run homer for the Blue Jays (52-62). TeoscarHernandez hit a solo home run and Justin Smoak drove in a pair of runs.

Mookie Betts hit for the cycle for the Red Sox (81-34), who lost for the first time in August. Betts hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second, a double in the fourth and a home run in the ninth.

“I don't know if you can (stop Betts from hitting), especially because he's hot,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said of Betts. “He'll take is walks, too. I mentioned to (Toronto pitching coach) PeteWalker on the bench that you kind of have to hope he just hits it at somebody.”

J.D. Martinez hit his major-league