Three Reasons Why Red Sox Fans Shouldn't Panic Over Slow Start
Look no further than last year.
Three Reasons Why Red Sox Fans Shouldn't Panic Over Slow Start originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are struggling right now.
They've lost four in a row since beating the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day, plummeting to last place in the AL East. Their starting pitching, which was supposed to be their strength , has stumbled , and their bats are ice-cold . That said, it's only been five games.
There are still 157 to go, and it's far too early for Red Sox fans to hit the panic button. Here are three reasons why. One is that Boston has faced a tough schedule so far .
The Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs last year and the Houston Astros just missed. Both of the Red Sox's opponents had winning records last year and are postseason contenders again this year. Granted, that's not an excuse.