If the Boston Red Sox win tonight, they will clinch a playoff spot in the MLB postseason for the first time since 2021. The Red Sox's "magic number" to secure a postseason berth is just one, so a win tonight would guarantee their place in the playoffs. They could also clinch a spot if the Houston Astros lose their game earlier in the day. This means the Red Sox could punch their ticket to the postseason as early as tonight, potentially celebrating their return before the game even begins. The win would confirm their position as either the second or third American League Wild Card team, setting them up for a postseason series on the road against one of several possible opponents, including the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians, or Detroit Tigers.
