The Red Sox Need To Hit Better At Fenway Park If They Want To Contend
The Red Sox are 7-11 at home this season, and ranked near the bottom in nearly every offensive category when playing in their home park. They need o be better to contend.
Former Red Sox players who have had their numbers retired threw out ceremonial first pitches prior to Friday night's game against the Rays. (Photo by China Wong/Getty Images) Getty Images On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox celebrated the 125 th anniversary of their first-ever home game, at Huntington Avenue Grounds. That game happened on May 8, 1901.
To commemorate the day, all living Red Sox alumni with retired numbers were invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Fenway Park, where the Red Sox have played since 1912, is the oldest ballpark (two years older than Wrigley Field in Chicago) in major league baseball. Historically, they have an incredible record in their home whites.
In fact, entering the season, Boston had a . 567 winning percentage at home, which equates to a nearly 92-win season. Unfortunately, they are currently 7-11 at “The Fens” in 2026.
According to the Boston Globe, as of Friday morning, Boston ranked 26 th in MLB in home batting average (. 222) and home on base percentage (. 302).
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