BOSTON – It wasn’t as if Red Sox manager Alex Cora went into full Jim Mora “PLAYOFFS?!?” mode during his briefing with the media prior to Saturday’s game against the Yankees at Fenway Park.

But he did make a point to the questioner who asked about solidifying his platoon lineups for October.

“I think we should stop talking about October, to be honest with you,” said Cora. “There's a lot of stuff going on [in the standings], and we have to play better. I'm not saying we're in a bad spot, but I think we have to wait to see if October is part of this.”

Despite some late-game drama, the Sox got no closer to punching a ticket to the postseason in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees that ensured a series loss to their rivals. Ace Garrett Crochet will try to salvage the finale on Sunday Night Basebal

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