While the Boston Red Sox have playoff plans of their own, the team still has yet to clinch a berth to the postseason, despite being in a good spot. Though the Red Sox's playoff chances were dwindling almost a week ago, the magic number is two wins for the team to lock in their spot in the dance, but manager Alex Cora provides the team with a reality check.
As mentioned, if Boston wins two of their final four games, they are in, but if not, the team will have to hope other teams like the Houston Astros don't get on a hot streak to end the season. Even though they control their own destiny, Cora would focus on the games in front of them, saying that besides the “great position,” the team has “to finish it,” according to Christopher Smith.
“We still have to finish it,” Cora said. “W