The Red Sox failed to plate a run and lost their sixth consecutive game in a dismal 9-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at home Friday night.
Boston’s offense was held to just four hits, all of which came in the sixth inning or earlier.
Its lack of production at the plate is becoming an increasingly common sight in the post-Rafael Devers era. The Red Sox certainly experienced their share of offensive struggles this season before Devers was traded, but his absence has magnified the issue.
Boston had strung together some impressive wins after dealing their best hitter to the San Francisco Giants, but that has gone out the window during this losing streak (its longest of the season).