Red Sox still in contention for playoffs as Guardians face crucial game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, currently 85-73, face the Cleveland Guardians today at Fenway Park. Their playoff chances hang in the balance as the Guardians, 82-76, could alter the Wild Card seeding with a win. A three-way tie scenario could lead to Boston facing Cleveland in the tiebreaker rather than the New York Yankees. The Red Sox plan to start Ranger Suarez, while the Guardians will counter with Daniel Espino. A loss for Boston could shift their postseason path significantly, especially if the White Sox also sweep their weekend series against the Rockies.
- •Red Sox lead the wild card race with 85 wins.
- •Guardians are 82-76 and play crucial rubber game today.
- •A win for Cleveland could create a three-way tie scenario.
- •Ranger Suarez starts for the Red Sox against Daniel Espino.
- •Chicago White Sox need a sweep to remain in contention.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — There’s still a slight chance the Red Sox don’t play the Yankees in the Wild Card round
"In an unlikely but head turning scenario, Boston could get sent on a very different postseason path. Let’s get weird!
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