"The problem isn't just that the Red Sox aren't seeing the ball. They also have the wrong lineup for the team they're actually fielding."
"What the Red Sox actually have is a collection of contact hitters who are better at creating traffic than clearing it."
"This is a team that needs baserunners early, a small ball mindset, and a willingness to be patient, elevating opposing pitch counts and taxing bullpens."
The Red Sox are struggling to find their footing early in the season, prompting Alex Cora to shuffle the lineup. The current order does not align with the players' skillsets, leading to inefficiencies. The team lacks a core power hitter and instead has a collection of contact hitters. This roster requires a small ball approach, focusing on getting baserunners and being patient, rather than relying on home runs. The misalignment in lineup construction is contributing to empty innings and high left-on-base numbers.
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