For the fifth time in the last six years, the Red Sox are going to be watching October baseball from home.
The 2024 Red Sox’ pursuit of the postseason came to an end on Wednesday night, with Boston falling to the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-1, at Rogers Centre. This marks the third year in a row that the Red Sox have not qualified for the postseason.
Wednesday’s result was far from a surprise, as Boston entered the night trailing the Royals and Tigers by 3.5 games for the third and final American League Wild Card spot.
The only scenario where Boston clinched a playoff spot was by winning its final four games — and the Royals losing four of five, the Twins dropping three of five, and the Mariners losing one of their final four games.