Red Sox Desperately Need More Production At Key Lineup Spot

TL;DR

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with production from the crucial second spot in their batting lineup, recording a league-worst .134/.253/.195 batting line this season. This issue is highlighted as a significant concern as they face the Detroit Tigers.

Key points

Red Sox struggling with production from the second batting spot
League-worst .134/.253/.195 batting line in that position
Importance of the second spot highlighted by recent research

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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora

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Sabermetrics and other recent baseball research have shown that the two-hole is one of, if not the, most important spots in a batting order. In an optimal lineup, it's where the best hitter bats.

Unfortunately for the Boston Red Sox, they've struggled to get production from that critical lineup spot this year. Entering Monday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers, the Red Sox have gotten a league-worst .134/.253/.195 batting line from the two-hole this season.

That lack of production is dragging down Boston's offense, which ranks 24th in runs per game, 27th in OPS and last in home runs.

Alex Cora has already tried many different hitters in the two-hole, including Trevor Story, , , Andrew Monasterio and . None of them has clicked, however.

Q&A

What is the batting average of the Red Sox in the second spot this season?

The Boston Red Sox have a league-worst batting line of .134/.253/.195 from the second spot in their lineup this season.

Why is the second spot in the batting order important?

Recent baseball research indicates that the second spot is one of the most critical positions in a batting order, ideally occupied by the best hitter.

Who are the Red Sox facing in their series finale?

The Boston Red Sox are facing the Detroit Tigers in their series finale.