Wednesday's game preview

The Sox send David Wells (12-7, 4.37) to the mound in the rubber match of their series with the Blue Jays. The Sox took Monday's game 6-5, but dropped Tuesday's game 9-3. The Jays counter with Josh Towers (11-10, 3.88).

The Sox hold a 2.5-game lead over the Stinkins, who fattened up on Tampa 17-3 last night. The Jays are in third in the AL East, 12 games out. Time is running out for Toronto.

The Stinkins are a game out of the Wild Card race, trailing the Indians, who play the rubber match of a 3-game set with the A's tonight. The A's are third in the Wild Card chase, 2.5 games out.