What is 1978 boston red sox?

The 1978 Boston Red Sox was a professional baseball team that played in the American League (AL) East division. The team finished the regular season with a record of 99-64, which was the best record in the AL. The Red Sox were led by a talented roster of players, including Carl Yastrzemski, Dennis Eckersley, and Jim Rice.

The 1978 season, however, is most remembered for the Red Sox's collapse in the final weeks of the regular season that allowed the New York Yankees to catch up and force a one-game playoff for the AL East title. The game, played on October 2, 1978, at Fenway Park, became known as the "Bucky Dent game," as Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning that gave New York a 3-2 lead and ultimately, the victory.

The 1978 Red Sox team had an exciting season despite ultimately falling short of their World Series aspirations. However, their unforgettable games and performances remain a cherished memory for Boston baseball fans.