Red Sox pummeled by Mariners, drop second series in a row
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- The Red Sox have lost six of their last eight games and are set to begin a four-game series against the Orioles, a team just outside the American League wild-card standings.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy defended a risky baserunning decision involving Mickey Moniak, emphasizing the situational context of having one out and the desire to score a run.
- Pitching struggles contributed to the Sox's recent skid, with Patrick Sandoval allowing four runs in just over four innings, Brayan Bello giving up four runs in three innings, and defensive errors further hurting the team.
- Despite the losses, the Red Sox showed offensive promise with 12 hits against the Mariners, highlighted by Roman Anthony’s strong return from injury, going 9 for 18 with four extra-base hits in four games.
- Seattle’s Bryce Miller pitched effectively against the Sox, limiting them to one run over 4⅔ innings, while the Red Sox pitching staff struggled with control and run prevention, particularly in the third and sixth innings.
