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Red Sox outslug Jays, lead East by two

TORONTO -- The series finale between the Red Sox and Blue Jays turned into a back-and-forth marathon affair but in the end it was Boston who had enough to survive in an 11-8 victory at Rogers Centre. The reward was a two-game lead in the American League East.

Gregor Chisholm has covered the Blue Jays for MLB.com since 2011. Follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB and Facebook, and listen to his podcast.

Ian Browne has covered the Red Sox for MLB.com since 2002. Follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne and Facebook.