The Red Sox (49-31) have won five in a row and they have a two-game lead in the American League East. They are second in MLB in wins; the San Francisco Giants are 50-29.
Last night, hosting the Royals at Fenway Park, the Red Sox trailed 0-1, led 2-1, were tied 2-2, led 3-2, trailed 3-4, led 5-4, trailed 5-6, led 7-6 u2500 and then relied on the bullpen to keep the score that way for the final three innings. They did, giving Boston its 27th come-from-behind win, best in the majors.
Boston's relievers gave not allowed an earned run in the last three games (11 innings).