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Dribbler proves costly for Blue Jays, ignites Sox rally
- Updated: October 1, 2016
BOSTON — Boston used a four-run rally to send the Blue Jays to a crushing 5-3 loss on Friday night, but the come-from-behind victory might never have happened without a bizarre series of events in the seventh inning.
Before David Ortiz hit the decisive two-run homer, there was a strange play that helped make everything possible. A little dribbler in front of the plate, a Russell Martin error and a ball trapped under a tarp. Just like that, the Blue Jays were in trouble.
The loss dealt Toronto yet another blow in its chase for the postseason. The Blue Jays fell one game back of the Orioles, who beat the Yankees, for the top American League Wild Card spot, and the Tigers pulled within a half-game of Toronto after a victory over Atlanta. Seattle moved to within a game of the Blue Jays after a win over Oakland.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, maintained a half-game lead over the Indians, who beat the Royals, for home-field advantage in their AL Division Series matchup. The Rangers clinched home field throughout the postseason with a win over the Rays on Friday night.
“I picked up the ball, it was a slick ball, turned around and threw it as quickly as I could and it took off on me,” Martin said while …
