The Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot, having won four games in a row and seven of their last 10. At 48-38, they have climbed into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East.

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrust themselves into the playoff picture in the American League with some strong performances on the field over the last few weeks.

The Boston Red Sox are stumbling into a three-game series vs. the rival Toronto Blue Jays that begins on Friday. First pitch in the opening game at Fenway Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Boston is looking to avoid a sixth consecutive loss, and it was swept by the Angels in three games in the most recent series.