AL East rivals will battle it out in a series in hopes of gaining ground on the Rays and Yankees.

Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays

Boston failed to pick up any ground on the first place Yankees, splitting a four-game series in the Bronx, as the team sits six games back in the divisional race.  “We’re leaving here with a good taste in our mouths,” reliever Daniel Bard said.  “We didn’t move up, but to stay where you’re at is kind of an accomplishment.”  The Red Sox have won seven of their last 11 road games and are 22-16 away from Fenway Park since May 22.  The bullpen has been a major strength over the last 13 games, posting a 1.32 ERA and holding opponents to a .144 average.  The club has posted a solid 8-4 record this year on artificial turf (+480), but is still a dismal 26-34 over the last three seasons (-880).  Boston has also compiled a winning 20-16 mark against left-handed starters this season (+110), averaging 5.5 runs per game and hitting for a combined .271 average.

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