Red Sox need to improve offense ahead of potential playoff matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
As the postseason approaches, the Boston Red Sox continue to struggle offensively despite improvements in defense and pitching. With only 157 home runs and low rankings in runs scored, their recent performance has raised concerns. Over the last 11 games, they have scored more than four runs just twice. The team will look to revitalize its approach as it prepares for a likely wild card matchup against the New York Yankees.
- •Red Sox rank 24th in MLB with 157 home runs this season.
- •Team has scored more than four runs only twice in last 11 games.
- •Defensive and pitching upgrades have not translated to offensive success.
- •Likely playoff matchup against New York Yankees looms on the horizon.
- •Boston struggles with key players underperforming recently.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — State of the Sox: Missing offense needs to be found for postseason success
"The Red Sox are better defensively than a year ago, and the same can be said of their pitching. But with the postseason approaching, they need to score more, too.
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