After staging a stunning comeback against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox collapsed early in their series opener against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. New York immediately seized control, dominating the first three innings and jumping out to a commanding 7–0 lead. Notably, this marked the 15th time in Boston’s last 23 games that they allowed at least five runs, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today .
“The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has now given up at least five runs in 15 of their last 23 games,” Nightengale wrote. “They have given up 7 runs tonight to the Yankees. It's the third inning. Yankees 7, Red Sox 0.” Expand Tweet
Boston’s pitching woes continue to mount, fueled by both injuries and inconsistency. Several key arms remain sid