Red Sox Fall 7 Games Behind Yankees Amid Struggles

The Boston Red Sox are struggling this season, holding a 27-29 record and sitting fourth in the AL East, 7.5 games behind the division-leading Yankees. Outfielder Rob Refsnyder candidly expressed frustration after a 3-2 loss to the Brewers, emphasizing the team's inability to win close games despite strong efforts, including a dominant pitching performance by Garrett Crochet. Crochet, acquired to anchor the rotation, has performed well with a 2.04 ERA but a disappointing 4-4 record, reflecting the team's poor outcomes in one-run games where they are 6-14. The Red Sox have only won two series in May and face challenges including injuries to key players like Alex Bregman and internal issues with Rafael Devers. Refsnyder remains cautiously optimistic, highlighting the team's talent and promise but insisting on the need for better execution. The Red Sox's ongoing struggles have dampened high preseason expectations that anticipated a deep playoff run or World Series contention.