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Why Red Sox Pitching Staff Is Being Seriously Underrated
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox are struggling this season, currently last in the AL East with a 12-19 record. Their performance is lacking both offensively and in pitching, ranking 25th in runs per game and 21st in ERA.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox are last in the AL East
- Current record is 12-19
- Ranked 25th in runs per game
- Ranked 21st in ERA
Ranger SuarezBoston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez
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The Boston Red Sox are off to a poor start, finishing April last in the AL East with a 12-19 record.
The Red Sox have underperformed both at the plate and on the mound. Entering play on Thursday, they ranked 25th in runs per game and 21st in ERA.
While much of Boston's lineup is struggling, most of the pitching staff has actually been pretty good. The team's elevated ERA is largely due to Brayan Bello's 9.12 ERA in 25 2/3 innings.
If you remove Bello's rough start from the equation, the Red Sox's ERA improves half a run, from 4.35 to 3.85. That's a big jump in the rankings, too, going from 21st to ninth, per Daniel Fox.
Bello had a career-best 3.35 ERA last year, so Boston is hopeful he can turn things around. The club is also short on proven starting pitchers at the moment given the injuries to Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo and others.
If Bello can get back on track and start pitching like he's capable of, the Red Sox's staff will be even better. But for now, it's not getting the respect it deserves due to the team's lack of success and the early struggles of Bello and Crochet (6.30 ERA).
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Q&A
What is the current record of the Boston Red Sox?
The Boston Red Sox currently have a record of 12-19.
How does the Red Sox pitching staff rank in terms of ERA?
The Red Sox pitching staff ranks 21st in ERA as of now.
Why are the Red Sox considered to have an underrated pitching staff?
Despite their poor overall performance, there are arguments suggesting the Red Sox pitching staff may be undervalued compared to their actual capabilities.
