"Bit of a different MMBB this time around, folks. I could sit here on a Sunday and tell you all about everything that hasn't gone right for the Red Sox over the past week (especially over the weekend at Fenway)-too many runners left in scoring position, untimely hits coughed up in the latter half of ball games, vibes generally being in the shitter, etc."
"As things stand right now, Boston holds a three (3) game cushion for one of the coveted Wild Card spots in the American League. They're a game and a half back of the New York Yankees for the top Wild Card slot, while they're five and a half behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East crown."
"With that in mind, let's take a look at the road ahead for our direct competition for postseason qualification. With only a handful of games left and a fair amount of teams bundled together coming down the home stretch, what lies ahead for the clubs remaining in the playoffs picture? There's a fine line between those who get a ticket to the dance and those who don't; it makes sense to be prepared for what lies ahead. With that said..."
Boston has struggled recently with leaving runners in scoring position, untimely late-game hits, and low team energy. The team currently holds a three-game cushion for an American League Wild Card spot, sits 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the top Wild Card position, and trails the Toronto Blue Jays by 5.5 games in the AL East. Over the final two weeks, the Blue Jays appear difficult to catch, but Boston still has three remaining games against Toronto in the second-to-last series. Several contenders remain closely packed, making each remaining game critical for postseason qualification.
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