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Red Sox Slide In Wild Card Standings, Playoff Chances Take Hit After A’s Loss
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The Boston Red Sox wake up Wednesday morning in unfamiliar territory: third place in the American League Wild Card standings.
The Red Sox still have very good odds of reaching the postseason.
However, losing four of their last five games means the Red Sox have less wiggle room in the stretch run.
Story continues below advertisementIf the playoffs started today, the Red Sox would be staring at a wild-card series with the Astros.
And of course, we all remember who sent the Red Sox packing.
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