Tapia Hit Rare Inside-the-park Grand Slam In Blue Jays Rout Of Red Sox

In Friday night's historic 28-5 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Blue Jays center fielder Raimel Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam.

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