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Red Sox offense recovers as playoff race heats up in MLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Red Sox offense recovers as playoff race heats up in MLB

Summary

The Boston Red Sox offense is showing renewed energy as the team aims for a potential playoff run. After a key 15-game win streak earlier in the season, Boston faced setbacks but is currently 4-3 in their last seven games. The Red Sox rank first in multiple offensive categories over the past month. Entering the final stretch of the season, they sit at 68-59, four games behind the New York Yankees and poised to compete for a Wild Card spot.

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•Red Sox went 32-5 with a 15-game win streak from June 25 to August 7.
•Currently ranks first in MLB for OPS, runs, and home runs over the last 30 days.
•Boston has recovered to a 4-3 record in their last seven games.
•They are four games behind the Yankees for the Wild Card spot.
•A critical series against the Yankees is upcoming, impacting playoff standings.

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