The Boston Red Sox has a chance to clinch the American Leagie East on Friday night.
They failed to do that as they fell behind 3-0 and couldn’t rally in a 3-2 loss to the Astros at Fenway Park.
Hanley Ramirez hit a two out double in the ninth inning. Rafael Devers grounded out on the next pitch to end the game.
Drew Pomeranz will be on the mound for the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon. A Red Sox win or a Yankees loss will clinch the division for the Red Sox. The Yankees host the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Both games are scheduled for a 1:05 start.