Red Sox Clinch No. 5 Seed With Walk-Off Win Over Cubs
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in the opening game of a doubleheader. Connor Wong hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, which secured the win for the Red Sox and clinched them the No. 5…
Portland Auburn, ME, September 25, 2026 —
The Boston Red Sox secured the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs following a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader.
The decisive moment of the contest came in the seventh inning when Connor Wong delivered a tiebreaking double, ultimately sealing the win for the Red Sox. This critical hit not only secured the immediate game but also clinched their playoff berth, positioning them as the fifth seed in the American League.
Details regarding the date and location of this game were not provided. Further information on the specific circumstances of the seventh-inning rally or the performance of the Chicago Cubs in the latter stages of the game was also not available in the summary. The outcome of the second game of the doubleheader was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.pressherald.com, see more information here.
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