Red Sox Digest

Red Sox Digest

Red Sox Bats Take Night Off, Astros Throw a Party (Guess Which Team Was Invited)

Boston sleepwalks through an 8–1 embarrassment while Houston casually reminds everyone what offense looks like

James Dalfino's avatar
James Dalfino
Mar 31, 2026
∙ Paid

There are bad games… and then there’s whatever the hell this was.

Your Boston Red Sox rolled into Houston for Game 4 and decided—collectively, as a team—that hitting was optional. Not difficult. Not challenging. Optional. Like guacamole at Chipotle.

Final score: Astros 8, Red Sox 1.

And honestly? The 1 feels generous.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of James Dalfino.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Red Sox Digest · Publisher Privacy ∙ Publisher Terms
Substack · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture