Red Sox struggling to win at Fenway Park

Key Points:

• The Boston Red Sox suffered a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, marking their third consecutive defeat to a sub-.500 team and dropping them back into last place in the AL East with a 22-30 record.
• The team's struggles are largely attributed to their poor home performance, holding an MLB-worst 8-17 record at Fenway Park, which historically has been a stronghold for the franchise.
• Despite flashes of offensive potential, including a season-high seven extra-base hits and two home runs in Sunday’s game, the Sox have been unable to capitalize on opportunities, exemplified by a crucial ninth-inning double that failed to secure a walkoff win.
• The Red Sox have never made the playoffs with such a poor home record and have not had a winning season with an 8-17 or worse home stretch since 1991, indicating that their current struggles could jeopardize postseason hopes.
• Players acknowledge the urgency for improvement, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa emphasizing the need for the team to elevate their performance to regain confidence and make their fan base proud.