Red Sox Offense in Deep Slump

0:00On April 22nd, the Boston Red Sox offense is in a deep slump after getting shut out by the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. They've hit just four home runs since April 4, tying them with the San Francisco Giants for the fewest in baseball. Only three players have more than one homer, and overall, their power has vanished. A few key everyday guys are dragging the team down. Three qualified hitters are batting under 200, Trevor's story at .189, Jaren Duran at .162, and Caleb Durbin at .155. That's a rough look when you're supposed to be regulars. The number two spot in the lineup is a black hole too, posting a 444 on base plus slugging, way below the next worst Seattle Mariners. League leaders like the Houston Astros are crushing it at 1195 there, plenty of blame to share across the order. Against left-handed pitchers, there are .630 OPS, ranking 23rd. Injuries like Roman Gonzales' have hurt, especially after tough outings versus guys like Tariq Skubal and Fromba Valdez.

1:03They lack righty power bad. Starts are brutal too, with only 25 base runners in the first inning all season. Nine walks and three hit by pitches propping that up. If they can't get going early, these wolves will drag on unless the bats wake up soon. That's your update from MLB News Today, powered by AI.