The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday with serious playoff implications on the line. The Blue Jays have already clinched a playoff spot and are looking to secure the American League East, while the Red Sox are fighting to stay in control of a Wild Card spot.

Here are three key areas that could determine the result of the series.

Rotation Rotation Rotation

Whichever team gets more from their starting rotation could very well come away with the series. Over the last 30 days, the Blue Jays’ bullpen had a 4.45 ERA. They have Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber lined up for the three-game set. Gausman and Bieber have been excellent of late, while Scherzer has struggled. With the Red Sox having a hard time scoring runs, their best bet at p

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