Red Sox’ veteran leader: ‘This was unacceptable’

HOUSTON — The Red Sox are off to their worst start through six games since 2019. They finished their opening six-game road trip with a 1-5 record, getting outscored 32-17. The Red Sox lost 6-4 to the Astros on Wednesday at Daikin Park, their fifth straight loss after winning Opening Day in Cincinnati.

To make matters worse, ace Garrett Crochet couldn’t stop the slide, taking the loss in the series finale. Boston struck out 38 times and were outscored 23-7 in this three-game sweep. “Just unacceptable, really, on both sides of the ball,” Red Sox veteran leader Trevor Story said.

“Defense, too. So overall, not good. And looking to reset here on the off day and get back at home at Fenway, where we dominate and play in front of our home crowd.

So I’m excited about that. ” The Red Sox have Thursday off before opening a six-game homestand against the Padres on Friday at 2:10 p. m.