Red Sox and Astros through to play-offs

WORLD Series champions Boston and the Houston Astros clinched the final two Major League Baseball playoff berths on the last day of the regular season on Sunday.

The Red Sox, seeking a repeat after capturing their first title since 1918, were ensured of the American League wild card spot when the Cleveland Indians lost to the Chicago White Sox 3-1.

The Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 to secure the National League’s wild card play-off berth, denying the Philadelphia Phillies a post-season berth.