It was the pitching that kept the Sox in it before the losing streak started. Now besides not hitting, they have stopped pitching. The bullpen that was very good early has been over used and now is starting to get pounded. The current state of the Sox is looking pretty bleak. I guess it starts with the starting pitching. They need to give the Sox length so the bullpen is not over taxed. This will return the Sox to the team we saw in the beginning of the season. The hitting, or I should say the lack of hitting, is a major concern. You have older players hurt or under performing, and younger players that are struggling.