Red Sox magic number shrinks after controversial calls help Boston vs Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox v Toronto Blue Jays | Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/GettyImagesThe Boston Red Sox's postseason chances got much greater on September 23 after their series opening win against the first place Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston claimed a 4-1 win over Toronto, but not without some assistance from the umpiring crew. Lucas Giolito limited the Blue Jays to three hits in his last start at the Rogers Centre, but the four walks he allowed got the Red Sox into trouble, particularly in the second frame.

The Jays loaded the bases on two walks and an error by Trevor Story on a fielder's choice. George Springer came to the plate and bounced a would-be go-ahead double up the third base line, but…