With the Sox's postseason hopes hanging in the balance, a rookie catcher and two Triple-A utilitymen came through for them in extra innings.

Preview the Sept. 18 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Red Sox close out their second-to-last homestand of the season Thursday afternoon at Fenway. Here's how they'll line up behind Brayan Bello

BOSTON – Sometimes, less really is more. Sage veteran Trevor Story has said it numerous times in recent days, as the Red Sox, perhaps pressing a bit, have been unable to come up with the big hit.

Heading into Wednesday night's game, the only way that the A's could make the postseason would be if they won the rest of their 11 remaining games, while the Bo

The Red Sox dropped their finale with the Athletics, 5-3, after a mostly quiet day for the lineup combined with Story’s miscues and a poor outing from righthander Brayan Bello for another bad loss at a bad time.

Injured Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (left oblique strain) will not fly with the team to Tampa Bay on Thursday night.

A significant reason for the offense’s regression is the absence of Wilyer Abreu, who last played on Aug. 17, when he suffered a calf injury. The reigning Gold Glover in right field provides great defense, though the Red Sox especially need the return of his bat.