Red Sox Pitching Talent, Hitters Slump

On April 1st, Boston Red Sox sitting at one win in four losses after their first full turn through the rotation.

Folks expected fireworks after hot showings in the World Baseball Classic and spring training, plus winter upgrades that had analysts calling this the

Best pitching staff in baseball, but nah, it didn't carry it over yet, and now they're banking on Garrett Crochet to slam the brakes as the stopper.

Pitching's been a mixed bag so far.

Crochet looks sharp. Connor Early impressed in his sophomore debut after limited starts last year, but sunny grey struggled. Ranger Suarez seemed.

Rusty from Missing Springtime due to WBC scheduling and Brand Bello had some good innings mixed with rough ones.

Hitters?

Ice cold across the board.

Fans are feeling the heat because early losses hit different. No other games to dilute that one in four mark.

Veterans like Wilson Contreras, a solid career-hitter over 11 years, have slumped like this before in five game stretches from as few as 10, at bats to 22.

Trevor's story rarely matches early either, and Ricky Roman Anthony's whiffing bad, like three strikeouts on 9 pitches Tuesday.

Truth is, they're facing some tough arms, and Boston Spring Chill ain't helping bats wake up a month after massive snow files.

Pitching has the talent to dominate. Remember Bello and Lucas Geolito turning it around last June after early woes.

It's only early April, opening day if Fenway hasn't even hit, so let's pump the brakes and let these guys heat up before riding off the season.

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