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BATTING LEADOFF

For the Red Sox, 2026 represents a case of history repeating.

The dynamics are almost eerily familiar: A team coming off a “restoration” year and believing that an emerging young core had created a title window. An offensive collapse that occurred in no small part because of a power deficiency, and because unestablished big leaguers weren’t ready. A waste of pitching excellence. The early realization that anticipated contention could give way to a massive selloff.

The Red Sox are experiencing those elements in 2026. They experienced them in 2014, too.

TO THE LINKS

ABOUT YESTERDAY: The Red Sox lost to the Mariners, 3-1, after the offense couldn’t gain any traction against righthander Logan Gilbert and the Seattle bullpen — a dud of a finale after the Sox had taken the first two games of the series. Tim Healey has the game story.

Here is the box score.

PITCHING IN: The Sox won the first two games of the series, getting strong pitching from starters Connelly Early and Ranger Suarez. Early overcame a sluggish start to settle down for six innings in Friday's 5-1 win, while Suarez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in Saturday's 6-2 victory.

TALKAVTIVE MOOD: Sonny Gray, among the Red Sox’ best and most obvious trade chips, is taking an open-minded approach to his no-trade clause. Tim Healey has more in the notebook.

ON THE SHELF: The Red Sox placed Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation. They have not ruled out, however, a more serious issue such as a broken bone.

THE SAD SIX: Based on luxury tax payrolls, six of the 12 biggest spenders have losing records, with the Mets, Red Sox, and Tigers in last place in their respective divisions. The Astros, Blue Jays, and Giants have also been tremendous disappointments. Peter Abraham has more on the Sad Six.

ABOUT TONIGHT: The Red Sox continue their road trip with a three-game series against the Rockies. Jake Bennett will be on the mound for Monday night's opener at Denver. Here is a preview.

See more of our Red Sox coverage here.

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