Gary Sanchez came oh-so-close to hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning, but Boston hangs on for the series clincher.

Boston will meet the Houston Astros with a trip to the World Series at stake.

Nathan Eovaldi pitches seven sharp innings and Brock Holt becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in the playoffs as Boston rolls to a 16-1 win.

Boston will give Rick Porcello an extra day of rest after he pitched in relief in Game 1.

The Red Sox and Yankees head to New York with the Yanks holding all the momentum.

Heath Hembree replaces an injured Steven Wright, but that does not solidify a group of relievers who are already getting help from the starters.

Boston’s Chris Sale has an encouraging start, departing in the sixth inning of a 5-4 victory.

The two rivals meet in the postseason for the first time since 2004, as the American League Division Series starts Friday night at Fenway Park.

Carlos Febles, who managed at Hadlock Field in 2016-17, will be coaching third base at Fenway Park when Boston’s playoff run begins Friday.

Boston wins its 108th game of the regular season, Betts win batting title.