Boston Red Sox, Wild Card
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The Boston Red Sox are fighting for a spot in the postseason, entering Tuesday with an 85–71 record and sole possession of an AL wild card spot. The Red Sox have been playing shorthanded since September 2, when rookie sensation Roman Anthony went down with a left oblique strain after an awkward swing.
As the Red Sox prepare to go on what they hope is a deep playoff run, Craig Breslow made Roman Anthony's status clear.
The Red Sox playoff push and Wild Card races across MLB are giving fans a reason to pay attention in late September.
The Boston Red Sox have a true ace for their postseason run, according to All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman.
Getting Abreu back won’t fix everything, but it’s the kind of addition that changes the tone. His return gives the Red Sox a middle-order threat who can lengthen at-bats, provide left-handed balance, and keep the defense strong in the corners.
The Rays beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Sunday as Boston clings to one of the final two wild card spots in the American League. The loss was not due to a lack of effort by Trevor Story who scored on a close play at the plate on a base hit by Romy González in the top of the seventh.
Brandon Lowe hit his 30th home run of the season and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 Sunday night.
The Red Sox trailed early and had some anxious moments in the ninth, but their come-from-behind to start their three-game series in Tampa allowed Boston to maintain its lead over the Guardians, leap over the Astros and gain ground on the Yankees in an eventful night in the American League playoff races.