Slumping Red Sox Shockingly Plummet To Last Place In Key Offensive Category

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story

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Runs have been hard to come by for the Boston Red Sox this year, especially lately.

The Red Sox's slumbering offense has looked lifeless at Fenway Park so far this weekend, mustering just two runs and nine hits in 19 innings over the first two games of their series against the Detroit Tigers. Granted, eight of those innings were against reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, but still.

Boston's averaging just 3.95 runs per game this season, tied for 20th in baseball. It's also half a run below the MLB average of 4.45.

A big reason for the Red Sox's offensive woes is their lack of power. They rank 2 6th in slugging percentage at .340 and dead last in home runs with 12  entering play on Sunday.

Surprisingly, Boston's power outage has only gotten worse despite warmer weather and spending more time at Fenway Park. After cracking eight homers over their first seven games, the Red Sox have gone deep just four times over their last 13 games, contributing to their  6-7 record during that span.