After starting the year 11-20, the Red Sox have climbed their way back up the standings. As of Friday afternoon Boston is 39-31, good enough to move into the second wild-card spot in the American League.
But the Red Sox have gone on their recent surge by mostly beating teams that are below .500 (10 of their last 12 series came against teams below .500). That will change starting this weekend when the Red Sox travel to Cleveland to face the Guardians. Beginning on Friday, 10 of the Red Sox’ next 11 series will be against teams above .