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MLB Standings: Red Sox 4th in AL East

The Boston Red Sox moved into fourth place in the American League East with a 3-4 week.

By Mark Sandritter
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With just over a week of the regular season remaining, the Boston Red Sox have moved out of the American League East cellar and into fourth place.

The Red Sox went 3-4 last week, imporoving their season record to 69-85. They are now 1-1/2 games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays. After getting off to a 2-0 start last week, the Red Sox went on a four-game losing streak before knocking off the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1, on Sunday.

The Orioles and the New York Yankees continue to battle for the AL East lead with New York currently holding a 1-game advantage. The Tampa Bay Rays have won five straight games and trail the Yankees by 5-1/2 games. The Red Sox will wrap up their home schedule with games against the Rays on Monday and Tuesday.

The complete MLB standings can be found at Sports Illustrated.

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