Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet is starting to sound ready for a playoff series against the New York Yankees.

Aaron Judge’s return gives the Yankees an enormous September reinforcement as the surging Red Sox attempt to close a two-game gap.

During their five-game winning streak, their starting pitchers have combined to allow just four runs, which translates to an ERA of 0.93. In the last four games, no starter has allowed more than a single earned run. And suddenly, everything was right with the world again.

This Boston Red Sox team isn't a fluke. It can go on a deep run this fall, maybe even to the World Series.

The Red Sox did what good teams are supposed to do with bad teams — dispatch them with ease. The Sox climbed out to a quick 4-0 lead in the fourth and never looked back with a 5-2 victory over the Angels.

Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle went viral for the second start in a row after committing to a push-up on the mound after slipping.

Crochet, who hasn't pitched for the Red Sox since April 25 due to a left shoulder injury, is unlikely to return in the regular season.

Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole against former Orioles batterymate Grayson Rodriguez.

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best pitching staffs in the league. Their starting rotation has been excellent, but their bullpen has been even better. The Red Sox are second in bullpen ERA at 3.14,