Red Sox pitching staff struggles during five-game stretch

The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has allowed at least eight runs in five consecutive games, marking the team’s longest such stretch since 2020. The decline continued in an 8-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, where three pitchers combined to surrender 12 hits and five walks. Starter Patrick Sandoval labored through five innings, followed by a relief appearance from Brayan Bello, who allowed four runs in the sixth inning alone. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted that the team has dealt with rotation adjustments and bullpen usage recently, leading to a temporary rough patch. Over the last four games, the starting rotation has seen its ERA spike to 10.13, while the bullpen has posted a 10.50 ERA. The club expects to see rotation stabilization as the schedule provides more off-days throughout September.

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