After losing three of four games to the Yankees over the weekend in the Bronx, the Red Sox return home tonight to face the AL East-worst, Blue Jays.
The Red Sox are 10-3 against Toronto this season, including an 8-1 record at Rogers Centre. They have outscored the Blue Jays, 76-40, this season.
The Red Sox now have a 3-1/2 game lead over the Yankees, who begin a series tonight against the Orioles, who have vaulted themselves back into the wild card race by winning eight of their last 10.
Rick Porcello, whose season is trending upwards, will be on the mound for the Red Sox.