Red Sox have a leadoff problem with Mookie Betts, Andrew Benintendi

The Boston Red Sox struggle to get on base early in games while Mookie Betts and Andrew Benintendi are struggling in the leadoff role.

The Boston Red Sox have struggled offensively this season. Their team batting average of .257 ranks 10th in the majors, which is not terrible, but they haven’t been the same power offense they were last season. They are outside the top ten in OPS and slugging, categories they led the league in last year.

Although the numbers say that the Red Sox have been OK offensively this season, it seems as if they haven’t been able to score in key games against AL East opponents and good teams. Against the Yankees, Rays, Astros, and Rangers, the Red Sox have batted .229,…