New York was actually only a few more results away from the second of those goals, as they led the American League East over the Boston Red Sox by six and a half games.

纽约队事实上距离第二个目标只差几场战绩而已，因为他们在六场半的比赛中，超越波士顿红袜队领先联盟东区。

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All 10 teams in the American League East and National League East began the day with records above .500.

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Even given the tough competition in the American League East, one can imagine such a team doing interesting things.

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The American League East has some excellent teams, and a win or two here and there adds up fast.

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