Red Sox's Reeling Offense Faces Daunting Matchup Vs. Yankees Ace

Q: What is the current state of the Red Sox's offense?

The Red Sox's offense is struggling, having scored two runs or fewer in four of their last five games.

Q: When was the last time the Red Sox were shut out by the Yankees?

The Red Sox were last shut out by the Yankees at Fenway Park for the first time since 2020.

Q: Who is the Yankees ace facing the Red Sox?

The article does not specify the Yankees ace, but it highlights the challenging matchup for the Red Sox.

Jarren Duran

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The Boston Red Sox's offense is not in a good place entering Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.

For starters, the Red Sox just got shut out by the Yankees at Fenway Park for the first time since 2020. It wasn't a fluke, either, as Boston has scored two runs or fewer in four of its last five games.

The Red Sox's offense has struggled all season, ranking near the bottom of the league in numerous hitting categories. Entering play on Wednesday, Boston ranked 24th in runs per game, 23rd in hits, last in home runs, 29th in slugging percentage and 29th in OPS.

Weirdly, Red Sox hitters have been even worse at Fenway. They're averaging just 3.55 runs per game at home compared to 4.17 runs per game everywhere else, while their OPS is 36 points lower at Fenway.