Overview
- Boston beat Milwaukee 3-2 to halt a three-game slide and stands 3-8 through 11 games.
- A misread between Trevor Story and rookie Marcelo Mayer led to an infield error in the win, Boston’s 12th of the season, highlighting ongoing defensive lapses.
- Following Monday’s 8-6 loss to the Brewers, which featured eight walks and an errant throw by Roman Anthony, Fenway Park echoed with chants of “Sell the team.”
- Early indicators point to broad issues, including a .208 average with runners in scoring position, a .970 fielding percentage and a 4.84 team ERA, with models trimming playoff odds to about 41.5 percent.
- Coverage also outlines possible short-term help, with Bleacher Report linking Boston to free agent reliever Michael Kopech as a high-upside, low-cost bullpen option.