The Boston Red Sox lost their regular season finale to the Chicago Cubs, 6-2, in a game that carried no playoff implications for either team. Boston had already clinched a week prior at Tropicana Field.
Alex Bregman, the Cubs' third baseman and DH, drove in four runs and homered twice in the victory, per Sportsnet. Tanner Houck started for the Red Sox, marking his first appearance since May 2025. Over The Monster characterized the game as "boring and pointless," and noted questions about whether Houck's performance warranted a spot on Boston's postseason roster.
The loss closes out Boston's regular season schedule as they prepare for playoff action.