Boston Red Sox’s Playoff Hopes Surge with Late-Night Win, Clinch Possible as Soon as Thursday
A dramatic 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night significantly boosted the Boston Red Sox’s playoff chances, positioning them to potentially clinch a postseason berth as early as Thursday. The win, coupled with losses by both the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York yankees, dramatically reshaped the American League Wild Card standings.
Just two weeks ago, the detroit Tigers held a nine-game lead in the AL Central and boasted the best record in the AL. However, a recent seven-game losing streak has left Detroit clinging to a Wild Card spot by just one game. This shift in momentum means the Red Sox and Tigers could both be playing for meaningful stakes this weekend at Fenway Park, with Boston potentially securing only seeding while Detroit battles for its playoff life.
As of Wednesday night, the Red Sox hold the final AL Wild Card spot. The team’s current pitching plan has Brayan Bello lined up to start Game 2 of a potential Wild Card series, with Jordan Crochet scheduled for Game 1. A scenario were Boston clinches a playoff berth early could influence whether Lucas Giolito pitches in the final regular season game, ensuring his availability for a potential Game 3 in the Wild Card series.
