BOSTON — Instant reactions from the Red Sox ' 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on Sunday:

1) The Sox finished the regular season with an 89-73 record. They secured the No. 5 seed in the American League. The Yankees are trailing and Toronto is ahead. If those scores hold, Boston will play the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday-Thursday in the Wild Card Series.

2) Righty José De León, who posted a 6.93 ERA in 22 outings (13 starts) for Triple-A Worcester , received a call-up to start the regular season finale. He received a standing ovation after allowing three runs, eight hits and three walks while striking out eight in a career-high 6 ⅔ innings.

3) Manager Alex Cora said before the game, “We need innings.” The Red Sox needed De León to give them innings to stay aw

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