The Red Sox have begun the season with a 5-4 record against the Orioles, Pirates, and Tigers, three teams you probably wouldn't pick to go very far in the postseason – or even qualify for the postseason. Sunday's win lifted the Red Sox out of the AL East cellar and into fourth place.
Now the fun begins.
On Monday, Boston begins a four-game series on the road against the hottest team in the game: the 9-0 Tampa Bay Rays. Hottest? The Rays are dispatching their helpless opponents in a way not seen for 140 years – which means not seen ever.