The AL East is even more cluttered this year than it was last year, with the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, and now the Blue Jays all expecting to make waves as the season progresses. Going into the weekend, Toronto held the division lead, with New York and Boston in a second place tie at 9-6. We knew that one team would have an outright claim on second after the weekend’s 3-game series, but I don’t think anyone could have predicted what happened.

The red-hot Red Sox needed eleven innings on Friday to finish off the Yankees, but were able to win games on Saturday and Sunday as well to complete the sweep of the first 2009 series between the two long-time rival clubs. In the first game, it was Kevin Youkilis, whose walk-off homer in the 11th sealed the deal, who was the most valuable player. On Saturday, that honor belonged to Mike Lowell, whose 3-run shot kept the Sox in it in the middle innings. And on Sunday, Jacoby Ellsbury stole home, as the Red Sox stole the series, and their 10th straight victory.

Next up, the Red Sox travel to Cleveland to face the reeling Indians, while New York head to Mo-Town to take on the Tigers, who currently lead the AL central at 10-8. There are plenty of Red Sox and Yankees tickets available, so go enjoy a game. You’ll be glad you did!

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