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Boston’s Slump Deepens as Cora Bemoans 17 One-Run Defeats

Craig Breslow offered public support for Cora following the team’s close-game skid before Boston departs for New York

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 01: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on prior to the first pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Boston holds a 29-34 record and ranks fourth in the AL East after dropping a franchise-high 17 one-run contests
  • Manager Alex Cora lamented repeated mistakes and accepted responsibility for the club’s failure to improve
  • Boston’s offense has averaged just 3.2 runs per game over its last 10 outings without Alex Bregman
  • Craig Breslow publicly affirmed confidence in Cora’s leadership despite growing trade chatter around outfielder Jarren Duran
  • The Red Sox open a key road trip in New York where ace Garrett Crochet is expected to anchor the rotation against the division leader