The Boston Red Sox are on the verge of securing a postseason berth, with their magic number now at three. This figure represents the combined total of Red Sox wins and losses by their closest competitor needed to clinch a playoff spot. (mlb.com)
In their recent series against the Texas Rangers, the Red Sox faced challenges, dropping two of three games. However, a crucial 4-3 victory on September 17, highlighted by Trevor Story's three-run homer, helped reduce their magic number. (nesn.com)
As of September 18, the Red Sox are set to begin a pivotal series against the Tampa Bay Rays. A strong performance in this series could see them clinch a playoff spot. (nesn.com)
The Red Sox's journey to this point has been marked by resilience. After a slow start to the season, they embarked on a 15-game win streak in July, followed by another streak in August, positioning them as one of the hottest teams in baseball. (nesn.com)
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the Red Sox are focused on maintaining their momentum to secure their place in the postseason.