Overview
- Boston has dropped eight of its last ten games, falling to a 29-34 record and to fourth place in the AL East.
- Cora blamed routine defensive lapses such as errant throws, missed cutoffs and failed double plays for the team’s decline.
- The Red Sox own a 6-17 mark in one-run games, undercutting hopes of winning close contests.
- The offense has averaged just 3.2 runs per game and hit eight homers over the past ten games without injured third baseman Alex Bregman.
- Trade rumors have surfaced around outfielder Jarren Duran as Boston prepares to visit the division-leading Yankees this weekend.