Boston Red Sox's playoff chances in the American League are dwindling; there's a possibility they might miss the postseason.
Boston Red Sox's Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance
The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a tight race for a playoff spot in the American League, currently holding the third and final Wild Card position. However, their march to October is becoming increasingly precarious with the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Texas Rangers hot on their heels.
As of now, the Mariners hold the third Wild Card spot, 2.5 games ahead of the Royals and 3 games ahead of the Rangers. The Red Sox, while showing the second-best record since June 30, are trailing these teams but the exact games behind the last Wild Card spot is not specified.
The Red Sox's playoff qualification is no longer a guarantee, with their odds decreasing over the past week. On Monday, their playoff qualification odds stood at 91%, but a week ago, they were at 95.3%.
The Houston Astros, who have leapfrogged the Red Sox in the Wild Card standings, are half-a-game ahead for the No. 2 Wild Card spot. The New York Yankees are two games ahead of the Astros for the top Wild Card position in the American League.
The AL West standings are still uncertain, with Houston just half-a-game back of Seattle in the division. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians are making a late push, winning 9 out of their last 10 games and currently 2.5 games behind the Red Sox for the final Wild Card berth in the American League.
The Red Sox's upcoming series include matches against the Rays, Blue Jays, and Tigers, while the Astros will face the Mariners, Athletics, and Angels. The Red Sox and Mariners split their regular-season series, each team taking two of three on the road.
The Guardians, who won Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers 7-5, making their record 5 straight victories, have upcoming series against the Twins, Tigers, and Texas Rangers.
If the playoffs started today, the Red Sox would face the AL-West leading Seattle Mariners in a best-of-three series. However, the Red Sox's first-round opponent in the playoffs is likely to remain unknown until the final days of the regular season.
The Red Sox suffered a setback on Tuesday night, losing to the Athletics with a score of 2-1. Despite this, the team will continue to fight for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the regular season.
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