Summary
The Boston Red Sox have reached the postseason for the first time since 2021. They will play against the New York Yankees in the wild card series, with their star pitcher, Garrett Crochet, identified as a key player to watch.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox finished the regular season with an 89-73 record.
- They earned a wild card spot to enter the playoffs.
- The Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in the wild card series.
- MLB.com named Garrett Crochet as the "Player To Watch" for the series.
- Crochet faced the Yankees four times this season, and the Red Sox won each game.
- The pitcher has a 2.59 ERA and led the league with 255 strikeouts this season.
- Crochet managed to contain Yankees player Aaron Judge effectively, striking him out 11 times in 15 at-bats.
- The Red Sox have won nine of the 13 games against the Yankees this season.