Red Sox Struggle, Slugging % at Rock Bottom

0:00On April 17th, the Boston Red Sox kicked off the 2026 season with big playoff hype, but they're sitting at 7 wins and 11 losses. Tied for last in the American League East. Alex Kores crew came in hot on paper, yet they've under-delivered so far, scraping by without that signature pop. Earlier this week though, they grabbed a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins, bumping their recent form to 5 wins in 8 games. The Athletics Chad Jennings had pegged them as one of baseball's top under-achievers with the biggest drop from preseason projections, but now, the 7-12 New York Mets have taken that spot after HD losses. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the lineup's league-worst 12-home runs, even with strong starts from Willier O'Brayo and Wilson Contreras. No other everyday hitter is slugging over 380, leaving the offense punchless against expectations. Pitching's another source spot, with a team ERA of 455 ranking 25th and defense coughing up 14 errors tied for 4th most.

1:01In the majors, that offseason push for run prevention just ain't clicking yet. They got to close out April strong, facing the Detroit Tigers next before nine divisional showdowns that could flip the script or sink them deeper. Keep an eye on this squad, they're inching forward, but the East won't wait. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is Boston Red Sox News today. I'm Corey with the story.