Chris Sale toes the rubber as Red Sox face Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will aim to increase their lead atop the American League East when they face the resurgent Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series in Boston.

Ace Chris Sale will be on the mound for the Red Sox.

Tampa Bay holds a 7 1/2-game lead atop the division standings following a series victory against Minnesota despite a 6-5 loss Sunday. The Rays are undefeated in their last six s