The Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 3 – 2, but clinch the American League East title anyway when 2nd-place Milwaukee loses to Oakland, 7 – 1.

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On September 30, 1988 — The Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 3 – 2, but clinch the American League East title anyway when 2nd-place Milwaukee loses to Oakland, 7 – 1.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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