Red Sox react after latest loss drops them to 1
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have started the 2026 season with a disappointing 1-5 record, raising concerns given historical precedents where similar poor starts led to missing the playoffs and organizational shakeups.
- The team struggled offensively, scoring just 17 runs in six games—their lowest since 2011—and have increased their strikeout rate to 29%, despite intentions to reduce strikeouts from the previous season.
- Pitching, expected to be a strength, has faltered with a 4.91 ERA and 11 home runs allowed, while defensive errors have compounded problems, including costly mistakes and mismanagement during games.
- Manager Alex Cora and players acknowledged the unacceptable start but emphasized the need for adjustments and maintaining composure, highlighting the long season ahead and the opportunity to recover.
- Despite the rough start, there were some positive moments, such as a pinch-hit homer by Roman Anthony, and the team expressed confidence in their overall talent and potential to turn the season around.
