Red Sox Struggle on Road Trip, Face Pirates After Recent Loss

The Boston Red Sox are experiencing difficulties during their current road trip, entering a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 1-4 record. This follows an 8-4 defeat to the Pirates in the first game of a three-game series.

Boston has lost six of its last seven games, which has brought their road record to 36-26, while their home record stands at 29-31. This slump comes after a successful stretch where the team won 27 out of 30 games, including a 15-game winning streak that propelled them into a wild-card position.

Interim manager Chad Tracy noted the team's struggle to score, as they have not exceeded four runs in six of their last seven games. The Pirates, on the other hand, have shown offensive strength, with Rafael Flores Jr. hitting three home runs in two games. The Red Sox will start Sonny Gray against Pittsburgh's Jared Jones, while the Pirates are monitoring third baseman Nick Gonzales, who left Friday's game after being hit by a pitch.