Red Sox lose to Guardians, focus shifts to playoff positioning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on September 22, 2026. Despite the defeat, Boston has secured a wild-card playoff berth but needs to solidify its position with five games remaining in the regular season. Their current record stands at 84-73, placing them second among American League wild-card teams, ahead of the Chicago White Sox by three games. The team is aiming to break a three-game losing streak as they face Cleveland again on September 23. Improvement is essential as they prepare for the postseason.
- •Red Sox record at 84-73, second wild-card position
- •Lost 3-2 to Guardians on September 22
- •Three-game losing streak impacts playoff momentum
- •Five games left to solidify playoff standings
- •Next game against Cleveland on September 23
- 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Loss Changes Their October Question With Five Games Left
"Boston has already secured a playoff berth, but Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland gave its final five games a sharper purpose.
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