The Toronto Blue Jays out-scored Atlanta 14-1 in the final two games of a three game set at Turner Field, and they return home to host Boston Friday. With a 3.5 game lead on the Yankees in the AL East, there's still plenty of work to do for Toronto, and I expect the Jays to keep the pedal to the metal tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Red Sox will hand the ball to Rick Porcello, who was crushed in Toronto earlier this season. Porcello (8-12, 5.06 ERA) gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings in a home win over Tampa in his last start. He's struggled on the road though, going 3-6 with a 5.82 ERA in a dozen starts. He gave up seven runs on seven hits in just two innings, losing his only previous visit to Rogers Center. The Blue Jays counter with Marcus Stroman, who was a winner in his season debut versus the Yankees last week.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Blue Jays lineup has hit Porcello hard, batting a combined .312 over 202 at bats. Jose Bautista is 10-for-25 with a home run and five RBIs lifetime versus the right-hander.

3. X-Factor - The Blue Jays are 36-15 in their last 51 home games.

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