Red Sox aim for No. 5 seed with matchup against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the Cleveland Guardians on September 24, looking to secure the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs. A victory would solidify their position in the playoff bracket, while a loss could see the Guardians earn the tiebreaker based on season results. Currently, the Red Sox are four games ahead of the White Sox and have already clinched a playoff berth. The outcome of this game will determine their final seed and potential matchup against the New York Yankees, who have secured the top wild-card spot.
- •Red Sox play Guardians on September 24 at 6:45 p.m.
- •Boston can clinch No. 5 seed with a win.
- •Guardians can earn tiebreaker with a victory.
- •Red Sox hold head-to-head tiebreaker over White Sox.
- •Yankees have clinched top wild-card spot.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — How Red Sox Can Clinch No. 5 seed in MLB Playoffs, Set Up Series vs. Yankees
"The Red Sox could solidify their position in the American League playoff bracket on Thursday night.
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