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Red Sox aim for playoff positioning with upcoming doubleheader against Orioles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Red Sox aim for playoff positioning with upcoming doubleheader against Orioles

Summary

The Boston Red Sox, currently just 1.5 games shy of the third-best record in the American League, are set to face the Baltimore Orioles in a pivotal doubleheader. Their recent performance includes a 19-2 run over the last 21 games, including a 7-0 stretch against rivals the Yankees and the Rays. As of now, Boston trails the Rays by six and the Yankees by four in the standings. With 63 games left in the season, the Red Sox are focusing on climbing higher in the AL East, which could improve their playoff chances.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox are 1.5 games from AL's third-best record.
•They face the Orioles in a crucial doubleheader.
•Boston is currently on a 19-2 run in their last 21 games.
•The team trails the Rays by six games and the Yankees by four.
•63 games remain in the regular season.

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1:56 PMYahoo Sports — How far can the Red Sox climb up the AL standings?

What they're saying

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Don’t look now, but the Red Sox are 1.5 games away from having the third-best record in the American League. That mark is currently held by the co-leaders in the AL Central, with the Chicago White Sox (53-47) and Cleveland Guardians (54-48) in a virtual tie for first place. The problem with having the third-best […]
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