After going 4-2 on their final road trip of the regular season, the Boston Red Sox return home for their final series of the regular season with their magic number at one . All they need to do is beat the Detroit Tigers once this weekend (or have the Houston Astros lose a game), and they’re in the postseason.

The Red Sox have several advantages over the Tigers in their pivotal clash, momentum being one. Boston has won five of its last seven games and six of its last nine, whereas Detroit’s in the midst of a historic collapse. The Tigers have lost 11 of their last 13 games and are suddenly fighting for their playoff lives after seemingly having the AL Central sewn up just a few weeks ago.

The Red Sox also have a big edge with their bullpen, which has been one of the best in baseball th

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