BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox once again failed to clinch the AL East title as Alex Bregman homered and drove in three runs, giving the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory Friday night.
The Red Sox magic number remained at one to close out the New York Yankees. Boston leads the Yankees by two games — both teams have two games left and already are assured playoff spots.
If Boston and New York wind up even, they will play a one-game tiebreaker Monday at Yankee Stadium for the division crown, with the loser getting a wild-card spot.