After slumping for much of September , the Boston Red Sox ended the regular season on a high note, going 6-3 to close out the year and clinch their first playoff berth since 2021.

Their improved offense was a big reason why, as they averaged 4.56 runs per game during that stretch after averaging 3.85 runs per game over their previous 13, during which they went 5-8.

Several Red Sox hitters caught fire towards the end of the month, helping push the team into the postseason. If they keep it up, they could be difference-makers in October.

One is Masataka Yoshida, who finally hit his stride after scuffling for most of the season. Yoshida struggled to get going after spending most of the first half on the injured list, but he stepped up down the stretch, batting .383/.392/.574 with five ext

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