The Boston Red Sox haven't completely locked up a playoff spot yet, but that seemingly is just a matter of time at this point. Boston's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to one after taking the first two games of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Red Sox are another step closer. Boston opened its three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-1 victory at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night. The Red Sox, who currently hold a one game lead for the second American League Wild Card spot,

But, removing the mental aspect (indeed, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are the only Yankees on the active roster who played in the 2021 Wild Card Game), are the Red Sox the biggest foes for the Yankees in a potential Wild Card Series? Let’s weigh why or why not.

With the win, the Red Sox held onto the second wild-card spot, one game up on floundering Detroit, which fell out of first place in the AL Central Tuesday as the Guardians surged ahead. Meanwhile, the Yankees clinched a postseason berth with a walk-off win and now sit just one game behind the Jays for the AL East title.

The Boston Red Sox are fighting for a spot in the postseason, entering Tuesday with an 85–71 record and sole possession of an AL wild card spot. The Red Sox have been playing shorthanded since Sept. 2, when rookie sensation Roman Anthony went down with a left oblique strain after an awkward swing.

The final week of the regular season is going to be madness, as the Boston Red Sox and a slew of other teams look to secure a spot in a crowded American League playoff field.

The Rays beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Sunday as Boston clings to one of the final two wild card spots in the American League. The loss was not due to a lack of effort by Trevor Story who scored on a close play at the plate on a base hit by Romy González in the top of the seventh.

Brandon Lowe hit his 30th home run of the season and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 Sunday night.