Boston Red Sox @ Houston Astros

Boston Red SoxRed SoxBOS

1-3, 1-3 Away

Final

Houston AstrosAstrosHOU

3-2, 3-2 Home

Red Sox
1
Astros
8

Game 1

31/3

Red Sox
2
Astros
9

Game 2

1/4

Red Sox
4
Astros
6

Game 3

2/4

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Tampa Bay	98	64	.605	-	L1
New York	93	68	.578	4.5	W1
Boston	87	75	.537	11	L1
Baltimore	79	82	.491	18.5	L1
Toronto	79	83	.488	19	W1

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Houston	81	81	.500	-	W2
Texas	80	82	.494	1	L1
Seattle	76	86	.469	5	W2
Athletics	64	98	.395	17	L2
Los Angeles	62	100	.383	19	L2

2026 MLB playoffs: Our predictions for every round

Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.

Athletics 'not satisfied' with season derailed by injuries

The Athletics entered the season with high hopes, but injuries derailed their plans. Manager Mark Kotsay said Monday it was unlike anything he has seen in his five seasons leading the club.

Cubs' Matthew Boyd to start Game 1 against Padres

The Cubs will start LHP Matthew Boyd in Game 1 opposite Padres righty Michael King. Alex Bregman's availability on defense, meanwhile, remains up in the air.

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