After taking three of four from the Yankees over the weekend, the Red Sox improved their playoff position and established themselves as top dog over their hated rival as we head down the stretch and into October.
That loss in the series finale actually had some historical implications, as it ended an eight-game winning streak from Boston in the series. They are now 8-2 against the Bronx Bombers this year (23-13 over the past three seasons), dominating what has long been considered baseball's best rivalry.
Well, don't tell that to Ken Rosenthal. The Athletic writer appeared on an episode of "Foul Territory" following the weekend series, boldly claiming that the burgeoning Dodgers-Padres rivalry has surpassed Red Sox-Yankees.