Red Sox fall to Yankees, ending playoff run after strong comeback season
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox's season concluded with a Wild Card Series loss to the New York Yankees. After a challenging start, Boston rebounded from a 32-46 record to finish the regular season at 87-75, featuring a historic 15-game winning streak. Manager Chad Tracy, appointed mid-season, guided the team to an impressive turnaround, claiming permanent leadership after the season. Sonny Gray and Wilyer Abreu stood out as key contributors, with Gray achieving 18 wins and Abreu hitting 24 home runs throughout the season. Despite exiting the playoffs early, the Red Sox showed significant resilience and improvements over the summer.
- •Red Sox lost to Yankees in the Wild Card Series.
- •Boston finished the regular season 87-75 after a 32-46 start.
- •The team had a franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak.
- •Chad Tracy named permanent manager after interim period.
- •Sonny Gray led with an 18-5 record and 2.72 ERA.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox offseason questions: Yankees sweep puts Boston’s remarkable comeback in perspective
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’s Remarkable Revival Deserves A Look Back After Painful Yankees Exit
"oston’s season ended sooner than fans hoped, but its journey included an historic winning streak, a managerial breakthrough and one of the strangest finales imaginable.
"Boston rescued its season with an historic summer surge. Its early playoff exit leaves five questions about turning that recovery into something more lasting.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 3:15 AMRed Sox offseason questions: Yankees sweep puts Boston’s remarkable comeback in perspective
Boston rescued its season with an historic summer surge. Its early playoff exit leaves five questions about turning that recovery into something more lasting.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 3:15 AMRed Sox’s Remarkable Revival Deserves A Look Back After Painful Yankees Exit
oston’s season ended sooner than fans hoped, but its journey included an historic winning streak, a managerial breakthrough and one of the strangest finales imaginable.
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