Red Sox begin series against Blue Jays amid playoff push

The Boston Red Sox open a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 10 at Rogers Centre. Boston aims to bounce back after consecutive losses to the Athletics and is currently 64-53, just 1.5 games behind the New York Yankees for a Wild Card spot. The Blue Jays, with a 56-63 record, will feature a tough pitching lineup, including Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease. Boston's Sonny Gray will pitch in the opener, while rookie Payton Tolle is set to face Scherzer in the final game. Adley Rutschman could make his Red Sox debut during the series, providing a potential boost to the lineup.

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