The Red Sox bullpen has been a problem spot so far this year. They haven't been able to get consistent performances out of most of their relievers and they recently suffered one of their worst losses of the season in which Ryan Brasier blew a three-run lead in the ninth while facing just three batters.
Still, Alex Cora has been adamant that the Red Sox have talent in the bullpen and that they will figure it out. However, his tone may change if the unit struggles in the team's three-game series this weekend against the New York Yankees.
Unfortunately, the current members of the Red Sox bullpen have less-than-stellar numbers at Yankee Stadium, per Boston Sports Info.
To begin with, five of the nine have never even pitched there, already a bad sign. But those that have pitched, have struggled. Of the bunch, Brandon Workman is the best with a 6.75 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 21 2/3 innings pitched. Those aren't exactly inspiring numbers.
Perhaps this is the weekend the bullpen turns it around but these appear to be ominous stats heading into this critical series.
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