Lowrie's late blast gives Red Sox win

TORONTO: Jed Lowrie hit a solo home run in the 11th inning to give Boston a 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday, keeping the Red Sox on top in the American League wild card race.

Boston closed the gap on AL East leaders Tampa Bay with the win but still holds just a one-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the wild card hunt.

"It was a great win," Boston manager Terry Francona said.