BOSTON -- Back on June 20, the Red Sox were 10 games back in the American League East and seemingly headed for a second straight summer out of contention. But the tables have turned, and Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Marlins left manager John Farrell's surging team just five games back.
"I remember we were playing pretty tough baseball, but lately we've been playing really good," said shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who is an Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote candidate. "Definitely the momentum, the vibe in the clubhouse and everything has changed. It all comes with winning, you know?