The Red Sox maintained their advantage in the American League wild card chase on Monday, even while enjoying an off day.
The Blue Jays threatened a rally against the Rays on Monday, loading the bases in the ninth inning before falling 6-4. That dropped them 1.5 games behind the Red Sox. Both teams have won seven of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have two more games against the Rays — whose magic number to clinch a playoff spot is three — before they take on the Twins.
The Yankees, meanwhile, held off the Rangers for a 4-3 victory to hold steady two games behind the Red Sox.