The Red Sox will likely turn to either Connelly Early or Kyle Harrison — who have combined for six starts with Boston this year — if the series extends to a third game.

In the old days, these teams didn't need no stinkin' playoffs to get all nasty with each other. Then came the expanded playoffs.

If the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, they're the second wild-card team. If they lose, they can drop to the third wild-card spot and play the Cleveland Guardians -- but only if the Guardians defeat the Texas Rangers in their final regular-season game.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks underwent successful right elbow surgery, the team announced on Monday.

Boston clinches its first postseason berth since 2021, and Toronto and New York are tied for first in the East with two games remaining.

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Casey Mize pitched into the seventh inning and allowed two runs, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead, losing 4-3 to Boston.

The Detroit Tigers face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 (9/26/25) in a regular season MLB game at Fenway Park.