The Boston Red Sox haven’t posted more than five runs in a game since May 5. Besides one nine-run night against the Minnesota Twins that evening, Boston’s offensive stall goes back to May 2.
The Red Sox have struggled with runners in scoring position and it’s cost them dearly. Since May 11, Boston has won or lost by a maximum of a two-run margin.
The Red Sox strike out at a high clip — they’re tied with the Oakland Athletics for the second-most strikeouts in the league with 437 — but they get on base a reasonable amount. Boston ranks 11th in the league in hits with a .363 OBP, but struggles to score with men on base.
In the last edition of MLB standings, the Red Sox ranked near the top in home runs. Since then, Triston Casas has been out with an injury and Tyler O’Neill’s home run pace has decreased. Now, the bats have slowed to the point that it’s hurting Boston’s record more than anything else.
