Indians' playoff hopes almost extinguished

The Indians lost their second consecutive game to the White Sox today, effectively putting a damper on any postseason enthusiasm in Cleveland. A loss tomorrow means the Indians are done. The Yankees and Red Sox are also uncertain of their playoff future, but neither team faces elimination tomorrow. I watched happily as Boston won the game last night, then eyed the TV in disgust a few hours ago as the Yanks clinched the AL East. The playoff possibilities are now not as numerous as they were just yesterday. I see four viable scenarios:

Indians win, Yankees win -- This results in a one-game playoff on Monday between Boston and Cleveland. I'm not sure where it would be played, but the winner would earn the Wild Card berth. If it's the Red Sox, they'll play the White Sox while the Angels play the Yankees. If it's the Indians, they'll play the Yankees while the Angels play the White Sox.

Indians win, Red Sox win -- In this case, the Red Sox win the Wild Card and would play the White Sox. The Angels would play the Yankees.

Indians lose, Yankees win -- Same as previous scenario.

Indians lose, Red Sox win -- Same as previous two scenarios.

I'd like to see Cleveland make the playoffs, so I hope they win the Wild Card. I'd wanted both the Indians and Red Sox to make it, but that is now impossible.