September
Record: 15-11
In a month where they were able to relax more, the Red Sox gave some key players much needed rest with expanded rosters. They still were able to put together some impressive series despite this, sweeping a playoff team in Atlanta on the road, and took 2 of 3 from the Mets in a series where Jacob DeGrom and Noah Syndergaard pitched.
They also clinched the division on September 20th with an 11-6 win at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox finished the season 108-54 and it was World Series or bust.
Games of the month:
Clinching the division was obviously a huge highlight in September, especially considering it was done at Yankee Stadium, but another really fun game was a 9-8 win in Atlanta on September 9th. In a game where most starters were rested, the Red Sox trailed 7-1 after 7 innings and looked to be finished. However, like the Red Sox did all season, they came roaring back and scored 6 runs to tie it at 7. After Brandon Workman surrendered a solo home run in the 8th, the Red Sox had to come back again. Brandon Phillips, who had recently gotten a promotion after spending most of the year in Portland and Pawtucket, launched a 2 run home run to take a 9-8 lead. Craig Kimbrel then closed it down in the 9th for the win.