Red Sox clinch playoff spot after challenging season
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Red Sox secured a playoff spot in MLB on September 20, 2026, becoming the fourth team in history to do so after being at least 14 games below.500 during the season. This achievement highlights their remarkable turnaround, considering their previous struggles. The team now joins an exclusive group that has managed to rebound from such a deficit to reach the postseason, showcasing their resilience and potential in the league. Further details about their playoff matchup will follow.
- •Red Sox clinched playoff spot on September 20, 2026.
- •They are fourth team to make playoffs after 14-plus games under.500.
- •This is a historic turnaround in the World Series era.
- •Details on their playoff matchup will be provided soon.
- 11:58 PMESPN MLB — Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500
"The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).
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