Monday Morning Brushback: Gut check time
Briefly

As the baseball season progresses, it's customary to hold off final evaluations until after Memorial Day. The recent early struggles of the Red Sox, exemplified by their 12-inning loss to the Royals, underline the unpredictability of early performances. Despite this, as the season moves closer to Memorial Day, real concerns about the team’s performance begin to surface. The mix of strong offensive showings and disappointing pitching highlights the ongoing challenges the Red Sox face as they seek to affirm their status as contenders.
"While that phrase can grace us with peace of mind for the time being, time's arrow continues to point forward."
"Translation: it's gut check time. This past week in Boston baseball seemed like a microcosm of what we've seen throughout 2025 to date."
Read at Over the Monster
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