"Let's start with the things that make me mad. The Red Sox straight up didn't show up to this game. The offense was non-existent, the defense looked like last year's World Series Yankees embarrassingly bad, it was just such half-hearted effort in a do-or-die game. Granted, it's so hard to tell what's trying to be cool, calm, and collected-not letting the moment get too emotional-and what's just being extremely apathetic. It's even harder with the tint of the lens on my glasses right now."
"There is some good to take out of all of this, though. Every rebuilding team needs some postseason pain to make themselves stronger. This team was completely depleted on the offensive side of the ball, between guys getting extremely cold and being injured halfway to hell. It's clear what's needed this offseason and I somehow trust Craig Breslow to make the right moves to make this team better."
"It definitely feels salty and will for a while. I want the Yankees to crash out extremely hard, but I'm not sure when or how. But even with a rough exit to the postseason, people should be proud of the 2025 Boston Red Sox. They're not the no-expectation team Alex Cora preened to the media they were, but they certainly weren't World Series darlings. Seeing any game in October was not just a blessing, but hopefully just a taste of more to come."
The loss produced conflicted, racing thoughts and strong anger toward the team's apparent apathetic effort in a do-or-die game. The offense faltered and the defense made embarrassing mistakes, magnifying frustration. Injuries and extreme cold streaks depleted the lineup and clarified offseason needs. There is confidence in Craig Breslow to execute the right moves to strengthen the roster. Postseason baseball delivered exhilarating moments and renewed hope that the team’s success is not solely luck. Pride exists for the 2025 Boston Red Sox despite the rough exit, and desire persists for rivals to falter.
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