Red Sox manager Chad Tracy leads team toward American League wild card spot

Interim manager Chad Tracy has navigated the Boston Red Sox to the brink of an American League playoff berth after a mid-season managerial change. On Sunday, Sept. 6, the Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Orioles in Baltimore with a 3-1 victory. Since June 25, the team has compiled a 47-19 record, a significant turnaround from their initial 17-27 start under Alex Cora. Currently holding a six-game lead for the second American League wild card position with 18 games remaining, the team is trending toward a postseason series against the Yankees. While Tracy remains in his interim role with less than three weeks left in the regular season, he has drawn praise from players for his consistent communication and steady leadership throughout the campaign.

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