Red Sox to the postseason, Yankees out

The Indians had 7 victories in a row before their game against the Red Sox last night, and Boston needed a win to make it to the playoffs; so one of the off-season acquisitions, Jason Bay, threw a single against Cy Young award favorite Cliff Lee at the fifth inning to give the Red Sox their pass to the postseason.

Bay, along other two newcomers in Mark Kotsay and Paul Byrd have been essential this season for the Red Sox, as with the departure of some all-stars like Manny Ramirez, Boston needed to fill with new talent those empty spots.

The 5-4 victory for the Red Sox meant something else: The Yankees saying goodbye to the postseason, the first time since 1993. “It feels unfathomable,” said an NY fan.