The 30-year-old had a solid outing in his first appearance since October 1 of 2023 when he was a member of the Cleveland Guardians. Giolito went six innings with three runs allowed (all earned) on five hits, two walks, seven strikeouts, but he did allow two home runs.

One thought came to Red Sox manager Alex Cora's mind when the Blue Jays outfielder fell down. "Inside-the-park (homer)."