Red Sox’ Offensive Blackout Reaches New Depths During Yankees Sweep The Boston Red Sox endured one of their most disheartening stretches in their storied rivalry with the New York Yankees, as their offensive struggles reached an unprecedented low during a three-game sweep in New York. The historic rivalry, which dates back to 1903—when Teddy Roosevelt was president—has seen countless battles over the decades, but the Red Sox’ performance this week marked a rare and alarming chapter. The team’s hitters managed just 13 hits in 92 at-bats against the Yankees, posting a .141 batting average, the worst mark in a three-or-more-game home series in the rivalry’s 123-year history. The offensive collapse left the Red Sox with just three runs across three games and only 20 baserunners, a stark contrast to the expectations of a team that entered the season with hopes of contending. The Red Sox’ struggles extend far beyond this week’s sweep. Entering the weekend, the team sat in last place in the American League East with a 9–16 record, just one game ahead of the Royals and Phillies for the dubious distinction of holding the worst record in baseball. Their offensive woes are the primary reason for their struggles, as the team ranks last in slugging percentage (.331) and is tied for last in home runs (14). They also trail in several key offensive metrics, including OPS (.636), wRC+ (78), batting average (.223), and runs scored (92). Pitching, while not a strength, has been slightly better, with a 4.37 ERA ranking 19th in the league, but the offense’s collective failure has been the most glaring issue. The Red Sox are the only team in Major League Baseball without a single player boasting an OPS above .800, a testament to their overall offensive ineptitude. The closest players are Wilyer Abreu (.#boston_red_sox #new_york_yankees #wilyer_abreu #willson_contreras #teddy_roosevelt
