The last-ever pennant race for the Indians will most likely end the same they have since 1948: with Cleveland fans taking it on the chin while Chief Wahoo grins.

The Tribe invades Fenway this weekend. Rookie Eli Morgan (2-6, 5.98 ERA) has been limited (innings/pitches) in his starts. He was chased by the Red Sox after two runs scored in three short innings on Aug. 29. Tanner Houck pitched that same day for the Sox, allowing three runs over 5 ¹/₃ innings of work.

Houck went 3-0 last year, but is 0-3 this year. The Bosox, 41-26 at Fenway entering Friday, seem to have settled into their rightful place, playoff worthy behind the Rays and Yankees. Taking Capt. Houck over Capt. Morgan. Play 20 units on the Red Sox.

Some unnecessary drama in D.C. Edwin Diaz blew a 2-0 lead in the ninth, but the Mets prevailed, 6-2. Rich Hill a three-hitter over six strong. Six straight for the Mets. Three in a row for Stitches. Down -1,095 kranepools.