Aroldis Chapman Concedes First Run in 75 Days During Red Sox Game

Aroldis Chapman experienced a rare moment on Thursday as he allowed a run for the first time in an astonishing 75 days. The Boston Red Sox closer took the mound in the ninth inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the Red Sox had just tied the score in the eighth.

Chapman began the inning by giving up an infield single to Ernie Clement, followed by a pivotal two-out double from Brandon Valenzuela, which ultimately drove in the run that secured a victory for Toronto. This marked the first earned run Chapman has surrendered since April 4, 2026, breaking his impressive streak of 19 consecutive scoreless outings.

Prior to this game, the 38-year-old had been enjoying a remarkable season with the lowest ERA in Major League Baseball, standing at 0.43. However, his work in June has been limited; the Red Sox have struggled with a 4-10 record this month, resulting in few save opportunities for the veteran pitcher. In total, he has only pitched 51 times this month over three appearances.

Despite this setback, Chapman's overall performance this season remains noteworthy, as two runs allowed over the entire season highlights his effectiveness on the mound.