The abyss of playing at home confronts the Sox. They are a better road team this year (9-12) vs Fenway (4-9) . It may turn around tonight, but it's no longer "early". 21% of the season is burned up.
Every man in tonight's lineup has over 110PA's , except Vazquez (79) and Cordero (36) , so the short ST size alibi has faded. 5 of the batters are OPS'ing in the .520-.585 range.