BOSTON FREE FALL: Manager Alex Cora Makes ‘Critical Error’ At In-Game Adjustments, Landing Boston To New Rock Bottom. With Red Sox A Loss Away From Falling Three Games Under For The First Time All Season.

BOSTON FREE FALL: Manager Alex Cora Makes ‘Critical Error’ At In-Game Adjustments, Landing Boston To New Rock Bottom. With Red Sox A Loss Away From Falling Three Games Under For The First Time All Season

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 campaign has hit a troubling new low, as frustration mounts among fans and media alike following another heartbreaking loss, one marred by what many are calling a critical in-game error from manager Alex Cora. After a back-and-forth battle, the Red Sox faltered in the late innings due to questionable bullpen decisions and missed opportunities, placing the club just one game away from falling three games under .500 — a position they haven’t faced all season.

Tension boiled over at Fenway Park as fans watched another winnable game slip through Boston’s fingers. Manager Cora’s decision to leave struggling reliever Greg Weissert in the game, despite mounting traffic on the bases and a fresh bullpen arm ready, proved costly. What followed was a go-ahead double that sealed the fate of the game and deepened the Red Sox’s slump.

Baseball analysts have increasingly scrutinized Cora’s tactical choices, particularly his timing with pitching changes, defensive alignments, and lineup construction. The latest misstep has only intensified calls for accountability. “This was a game they had in hand,” said one local sports commentator. “But poor in-game decisions continue to plague this team, and it’s starting to wear on the players.”

Boston’s offense has also cooled, and injuries continue to test roster depth, but fans are growing weary of missed chances and inconsistent leadership. With star third baseman Rafael Devers voicing his frustration after the game, the clubhouse energy appears to be shifting, and not in a positive direction.

“We’re better than this,” Devers told reporters. “We’ve got the talent, but we’re not making the right plays at the right time.”

The Red Sox are now on the verge of being three games below .500 for the first time this year—an alarming sign for a club with postseason hopes. With a difficult stretch of games ahead, the pressure is mounting on Cora and the coaching staff to make adjustments quickly, or risk watching the season slip further out of reach.