Backed by a pair of superstar hitters (Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez) and an ace at the height of his powers (Chris Sale), the Red Sox are feeling pretty good about the stretch run.
After reeling off a 68-30 record before the break, Boston is eager to get back to work in pursuit of a third consecutive American League East crown.
But this season isn't about division titles. The Red Sox were bounced in the AL Division Series the past two years and are determined to make a deep postseason run this time around.