Red Sox end losing streak, aim for wild card playoff positioning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Boston Red Sox halted a five-game losing streak with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. This run ended a period where the team scored three or fewer runs in four games, highlighting offensive struggles. The Red Sox currently sit with a comfortable position in the wild card race, trailing by only one game to the third-place team in the American League. With a significant deficit in the division, their focus has shifted toward securing a top wild card position and overcoming the New York Yankees in upcoming matchups.
- •Red Sox stopped a five-game losing streak against the Blue Jays.
- •The team scored three or fewer runs in four of the five losses.
- •They are currently one game behind the third wild card position.
- •The Red Sox aim to surpass the Yankees for a better wild card placement.
- •Key players like Trevor Story may soon return from the injured list.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — State of the Sox: With losing streak over, focus shifts to stretch run
"Put away that panic button: the Red Sox aren't going to winless the rest of the way after all.
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