The Boston Red Sox are facing off against the New York Mets at Fenway Park in what has been a challenging May for the team. Coming off a tough series against the Atlanta Braves, the Sox are struggling with a record of 6-9 this month, mirroring their lackluster performance from September 2024, which ended at 11-15.
Meanwhile, the Mets are thriving after signing star outfielder Juan Soto, who has proven to be a key asset. Soto currently boasts an impressive .826 OPS with 8 home runs and 5 steals this season. Alongside him, Pete Alonso has rebounded strongly, batting .302 with an OPS of over .950, while Francisco Lindor is finding his groove with 9 home runs and 6 steals, eyeing a potential 30-20 season.
The Mets’ pitching staff is also performing well, highlighted by Kodai Senga, who holds a remarkable 1.02 ERA, and Clay Holmes, who has shown great promise as a converted reliever. In stark contrast, the Red Sox are struggling to maintain consistency, and this upcoming series against the Mets is shaping up to be a significant challenge.
With 12 games left in May, the Red Sox will need to find their footing quickly, especially with four matches against the Baltimore Orioles on the horizon.
The pitching matchups for the series are as follows:
– Monday, May 19: Kodai Senga (1.02 ERA) vs. Hunter Dobbins (3.90 ERA)
– Tuesday, May 20: Clay Holmes (3.14 ERA) vs. TBD
– Wednesday, May 21: TBD vs. Garrett Crochet (2.00 ERA)
Fans can catch the action at 6:45 PM ET on NESN for all three games of the series.
The Red Sox will need to rally and find a way to capitalize on their games ahead if they hope to turn their season around and challenge for improvement in the standings. As history shows, baseball can shift quickly—there’s still time for the Red Sox to rise to the occasion.