The Red Sox are facing a crucial game against the Brewers, aiming to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season at four games and falling to three games under .500. Star pitcher Dick Fitts returns to the mound after an injury, but the offense has consistently failed to score more than two runs in his previous starts. Additionally, the lineup strategy raises concerns about late-game situations, where important hitters could be removed from impactful moments. The game is set for 7:40 p.m. (ET) with coverage on NESN and WEEI.
Both of these unfortunate distinctions happened back on March 31st when the team fell to 1-4 out of the gate. Despite crossing the .500 mark nearly a dozen times since then, they haven't fallen as low as they could with another loss tonight.
Dick Fitts, who suffered a right pectoral strain injury back on April 12th, pitched well in his first three starts, posting a 3.18 ERA in 17 innings, but the offense failed to score more than two runs in any of those games.
With Garrett Whitlock being the only guy used out of the bullpen yesterday and an off day looming on Thursday, I'd expect another heavy load for the bullpen.
It’s problematic because if you pinch run for Narvaez, you take the bat out of Devers' hands in any future high leverage situation as the Brewers will pass on him to face Connor Wong.
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