19 games
That’s how many times the Red Sox play at home during the last month of the season. Since the Boston Red Sox are presently 20 games over .500 when playing at Fenway Park, you would think all would be well in Red Sox Nation. Think again.
Of the 31 games to end the season, 23 come against American League East opponents. The Sox record against AL East opponents is a less than inspiring 22-26 this year. Making matters worse, the other games come against playoff contenders (LA Angels, Oakland A’s, and Chicago White Sox).
Granted, it’s better to play the majority of these games at home, as the Sox will. Just don’t think it automatically means pennant. Particularly with a bullpen that’s among the worst in the American League and a slow-pitch softball player taking over the body of Curt Schilling.
Of the 31 games to end the season, 23 come against American League East opponents. The Sox record against AL East opponents is a less than inspiring 22-26 this year. Making matters worse, the other games come against playoff contenders (LA Angels, Oakland A’s, and Chicago White Sox).
Granted, it’s better to play the majority of these games at home, as the Sox will. Just don’t think it automatically means pennant. Particularly with a bullpen that’s among the worst in the American League and a slow-pitch softball player taking over the body of Curt Schilling.
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