Now would be a good time for the Boston Red Sox to snap out of their funk, with a massive four-game series with the New York Yankees starting Thursday night in the Bronx. The series could make or break the season for Boston, as the AL Wild Card standings have flipped in recent weeks.

Two weeks ago, the Red Sox were the top Wild Card team in the American League and held a 2.5-game edge over the third-place Yankees. A week ago, Boston slipped to the No. 2 Wild Card behind the Mariners, but still held a 1.5-game lead over the Yankees.

But heading into this weekend's four-game series, the Yankees are now the top team in the Wild Card race, 1.5 games over the second-place Red Sox. New York has won five straight and nine of its last 12, a surge that has saved the Yankees season.

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