Boston outfielder J.D. Drew is very excited about what the second half holds for Major League Baseball, and in particular, the close race in the American League East. "It?s gonna be a battle to the end I?m pretty sure," Drew told RealGM on Monday. "It?s a tough year, we?ve lot a lot of good talent in the league." Boston overtook Tampa Bay for the lead in the division on Sunday, the final day before the 2008 All-Star Game, and hold a half-game lead over the Rays heading into the first half. The Red Sox are 36-11 at home this season, but just 21-29 away from Fenway Park. "We have to figure out a way to play better on the road," Drew admitted. After struggling in his first season with the Red Sox in 2007, Drew has rebounded to become an All-Star this season. "Last September I felt like I had a good month and I wanted to carry that over to this year," he said. He also expressed excitement over taking the field in such a historic game. "There?s a lot of history in that stadium and with the new one going up next door, it?s going to be fun for me to be a part of this All-Star Game," Drew said.