Red Sox Seek Sweep Avoidance vs Yankees in Wild-Card Race Finale

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are concluding a pivotal weekend series at Fenway Park, with the Yankees aiming to complete a sweep that would bolster their position in the wild-card race and further jeopardize Boston's playoff chances. Garrett Crochet, Boston's ace with a 15-5 record and a 2.57 ERA, will face off against New York's Will Warren, who has struggled against the Red Sox this season. Despite having clinched the season series earlier, the Red Sox have lost three straight games to the Yankees, causing concern as their playoff positioning narrows amid strong competition from other teams. The Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, emphasized focusing on improving over the next 12 games rather than looking ahead to October, highlighting the urgency of their current situation. Meanwhile, the Yankees are energized by recent successes, including Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s pursuit of a rare 30-homer, 30-steal season, and are confident heading into the final game of the series. This matchup underscores the intense rivalry and high stakes as both teams battle for postseason positioning.