After struggling for several weeks, the Boston Red Sox offense seems to have found its rhythm again.
On the Fourth of July, the Red Sox dominated the Washington Nationals with an 11-2 victory, highlighted by a seven-run fifth inning and a total of 16 hits. It was the third time in their last six games that they scored 10 or more runs, averaging 8.5 runs per game and posting a 4-2 record during that stretch.
This recent surge follows a lengthy offensive slump throughout much of June, especially after trading away Rafael Devers. Between June 10 and 27, Boston managed only 2.9 runs per game over a 15-game span—including a 2.8 average in their first 10 games without Devers.
But the tide has turned in the past week, thanks in large part to the resurgence of several hitters. Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story have all stepped up, with Story leading the charge on Friday by going 4-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, three runs scored, and four RBIs.
After the game, Story shared his perspective on the team’s offensive turnaround.
“It comes down to guys sticking to their approach and executing,” Story said. “That builds momentum, gets more runners on base, and puts pressure on the other team. The more pressure, the more chances for big innings.”
Boston certainly kept the pressure on Friday, reaching base 22 times and generating 19 at-bats with runners in scoring position. During the explosive fifth inning, their first six hitters reached base, they scored four runs before making an out, and sent 12 batters to the plate.
Story has been leading by example. Over his last 30 games, he’s hitting .316 with a .350 on-base percentage and a .544 slugging mark, along with six home runs, 28 RBIs, and five stolen bases. It’s a strong rebound from a tough May in which he posted just a .432 OPS.
With Story stepping into a leadership role in Devers’ absence and Boston’s young talent heating up, the Red Sox lineup looks far more dangerous than it did just a few weeks ago.