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Red Sox Drop Fifth Straight in Walk-Off, Fall Nine Games Back

Boston's faltering lineup, highlighted by a deep slump with runners in scoring position, has intensified scrutiny on Alex Cora.

May 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) watches his two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
May 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
May 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (21) hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball during the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
May 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) celebrates with Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Ernie Clement (22) after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Red Sox have lost five straight games after a Brewers sweep capped by Caleb Durbin’s extra-innings sacrifice fly, marking their longest skid of the season.
  • Boston has gone 3-for-13 with runners in scoring position over the past three games, underscoring persistent offensive breakdowns.
  • Manager Alex Cora’s decision to remove Brayan Bello after just 77 pitches and his heavy bullpen usage have drawn sharp criticism.
  • Trevor Story’s May slump, batting .159 with a .405 OPS, has fueled calls to designate the underperforming shortstop for assignment.
  • Without injured star Alex Bregman and trailing the Yankees by nine games, Boston is leaning on prospects Marcelo Mayer and Wilyer Abreu to spark a turnaround.