What went wrong for the Boston Red Sox? Despite the loss of David Ortiz, the Red Sox were still considered the American League favorites to cut through the playoffs and advance to the World Series. They were finally victorious in a hotly contested battle for the division crown which they secured in game 161.
The team had added a pitcher who was certainly among the best in either league in Chris Sale. Sale would just be another ace added to a staff that already had two – both Cy Young Award winners in their career and Sale could mean a third.