The Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up for a high-stakes four-game series against the Boston Red Sox starting tonight.
Currently, Boston secures one of the coveted three wild-card spots in the American League, while Toronto is in hot pursuit of a playoff position.
In an intense game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Jesús Sánchez’s double-play ground out in the 12th inning briefly gave the Blue Jays a lead of 6-5. However, Derek Hill’s clutch single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning led the Phillies to a narrow 7-6 victory.
With the loss, Toronto remains 3 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers, who hold the final wild-card spot in the AL after being defeated 10-5 by the Baltimore Orioles.
Fans can look forward to Canadian pitcher Jameson Taillon’s debut at Rogers Centre as a member of the Blue Jays, adding an exciting element to the upcoming series.
On the other side, the Red Sox will send Sonny Gray to the mound, riding high on a hot streak with eight wins in their last ten games.
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