Red Sox complete four-game sweep of Yankees amid playoff race tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox achieved a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, winning the series finale 5-4 in extra innings. This victory improved Boston's standing in the American League, narrowing their deficit to 4.5 games from the wild-card spot. Despite the successful weekend, radio host Marc Bertrand expressed skepticism about the team's playoff chances, deeming the sweep as having 'absolutely nothing' to do with their potential for a midseason turnaround. The Red Sox, who have struggled against division rivals, will aim to maintain momentum in their upcoming three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
- •Red Sox sweep the Yankees, outscoring them 21-9 over four games.
- •Bertrand questions significance of the sweep for playoff aspirations.
- •Boston aims to continue success against the Nationals next.
- •Red Sox had previously struggled, going 6-17 against the AL East.
- •They now sit 4.5 games back from a wild-card playoff position.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Bertrand Claims Red Sox Sweep Over Yankees Means 'Absolutely Nothing'
"Are the Boston Red Sox back in the playoff picture after winning four straight against their rivals?
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