Overview
- Boston has dropped five of its first six games, including a three-game sweep by the Astros that featured 38 strikeouts.
- FanGraphs now puts the Red Sox playoff chance at 43.2%, down from 60.8% before Opening Day.
- The lineup has shown little power so far, slugging .347 with six home runs through six games.
- Former first baseman Kevin Millar said he is a little concerned and asked who will provide the needed home-run punch.
- A six-game homestand against the Padres and Brewers is framed as an early test to stop the slide at Fenway Park.