Red Sox Swept Doubleheader, Clinched Playoff Seed
Boston secured the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs after defeating the Chicago White Sox twice.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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The Boston Red Sox swept a Friday doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox to secure the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs. Boston took the first game 4-3 before winning the second game 2-0.
Why it matters
By clinching the No. 5 seed, the Red Sox have locked in their position for the upcoming postseason. The team will now move forward to play a Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees.
The Red Sox earned a 4-3 victory in the first game and a 2-0 win in the second. Boston clinched the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs with these results.
The players
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Boston that competes in the American League East division.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Chicago that competes in the American League Central division.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional Major League Baseball team based in the Bronx that plays in the American League East.
Jedixson Páez
Jedixson Páez is a professional baseball player who recorded his first big league win during the doubleheader.
Wilyer Abreu
Wilyer Abreu is a professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox who contributed a key two-run double.
The details
Connor Wong hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning to help secure the first win, while Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run double in the eighth inning of the nightcap. On the mound, Brayan Bello allowed four hits over four innings and Jedixson Páez recorded his first big league win with four strikeouts.
Timeline
The doubleheader took place on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The series finale is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Season Trajectory
This sweep cements the Red Sox playoff position and dictates their path through the American League bracket. The team will face the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series, directly impacting the competitive balance of the postseason.
The Red Sox will move into the Wild Card Series to face the New York Yankees as the American League's No. 5 seed. The team also has a final series game scheduled for Sunday in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The takeaway
Securing a playoff spot marks a successful transition into the postseason for the team. Fans can now look toward the upcoming series against New York to see if the momentum from the doubleheader continues.
Further reading
For more on the team's postseason push, visit the Boston Baseball section.
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