The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-1, moving within five wins of a wild card spot.

The Boston Red Sox improved to 86-71 with a 4-1 win over the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays, moving closer to a playoff spot. A three-run sixth inning, fueled by two RBIs each from Nathaniel Lowe and Carlos Narváez, broke a 1-1 tie. Lucas Giolito allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings, and relief pitchers Justin Wilson, Garrett Whitlock, and Justin Slaten combined for four scoreless innings, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 32nd save. The victory came as the Blue Jays, already in the playoffs, saw their AL East lead over the Yankees shrink to one game after the Yankees beat the White Sox. The Red Sox hold a magic number of five to clinch a wild card berth and remain in contention despite a tight race.