The Red Sox salvaged their American League wild-card lead Sunday when Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer in the 14th inning of the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader, lifting Boston over the New York Yankees 7-4. The Red Sox rallied from a 3-0 deficit to snap a four-game skid and head into their final series with a one-game lead over Tampa Bay.

BOSTON, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Mike Aviles put Boston in front with a fourth-inning homer Friday and the Red Sox bullpen made the lead stand up for a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay.

BOSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Ian Kinsler's three-run homer keyed a four-run second Friday, igniting the Texas Rangers to a 10-0 blasting of Boston.

BOSTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Jacoby Ellsbury put Boston in front for good with a two-run homer in the sixth Wednesday and the Red Sox went on to down the New York Yankees 9-5.

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, four Boston pitchers combined on a three-hitter and the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Saturday to complete a sweep of a rain-delayed day-night doubleheader.