The Red Sox defeated the Tigers 6-3 on Friday, which allowed them take over sole position of first place in the American League East. Boston entered Friday night tied with New York for first. The Yankees jumped out to a 3-0 lead against the Mariners before the bullpen imploded in an eventual loss. "Obviously, we are swinging the bats really well right now," Dustin Pedroia said. "We're playing great baseball, but we know enough that we're not going to get satisfied with ourselves."