Trevor Story said he’s not panicking as his swing struggles persist, but the Red Sox infielder acknowledged the urgency facing a lineup that has failed to click early in the season. Story, coming off a resurgent 2025, is hitting just .203 through 39 games with two home runs and a .527 OPS, numbers he and the club hope are temporary as Boston searches for an offensive turnaround.
“It’s tough to go through in the moment,” Story told The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey. “But I have confidence that I can do it because I’ve done it before. It’s very similar to last year. So, it takes one game, takes one pitch, and I’m always optimistic about it. I’m not going to sit here and pout about it. I’m not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself.” His comments underscore a willingness to lean on past rebound experience rather than public frustration.
The context is clear: the Red Sox are 17-24 but only three games back of an American League wild-card spot, meaning a slump by a few key hitters could seriously imperil the team's chances in a crowded race — or, conversely, a brief run of form could vault them back into contention. Boston’s bigger concern has been that several of its expected middle-of-the-order producers have not delivered, leaving pressure on the club to find answers quickly.
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Story admitted he does not yet know the precise fix. “I think if I knew exactly what it was, I would fix it right away,” he said, noting the complexity of adjustments that can be physical, mental or related to effort. He also pointed to a frustrating disconnect between preparation and performance: “The (pre-game) work is really good and that’s been the frustrating part, is that the work is great. Then the game comes and it hasn’t been executed in the game.”
Those remarks mirror a common refrain among players and coaches when slumps persist: confidence in practice and process that has not translated to results under game conditions. For Boston, the stakes go beyond one hitter’s stats; the club’s ability to sustain a comeback in the standings will depend on multiple veterans and newly added pieces finding consistency at the plate.
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Despite the concerns, Story’s tone was resolutely optimistic, framing the slump as temporary and familiar. His appeal to past rebounds — and the notion that it takes just “one game, one pitch” to change course — is one the organization will cling to as it navigates a stretch of inconsistent offense. With time still on the calendar and plenty of season left to play, the Red Sox are banking on their collection of talent to eventually align, but the next few weeks will be crucial in determining if those hopes become reality.
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