What went wrong for the Red Sox in ugly sweep at the hands of the Astros (The Drive)

The WEEI Afternoons podcast dissects the Boston Red Sox's 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros, marking their fifth straight defeat and dropping them to 1-5 on the season. Hosts Andy Hart, Nick Fitzy, and Ted Johnson express growing alarm over the team's complete failure to execute on their core blueprint: strong pitching, defense, and small-ball offense. They highlight alarming trends like 13 strikeouts in a single game, poor defensive plays, lack of clutch hitting, and a glaring leadership vacuum without Alex Bregman. The hosts argue that the team’s struggles aren’t just about results but about identity—what was supposed to be a disciplined, athletic, and resilient group has instead looked lost, uncoordinated, and demoralized. They contrast this with the Boston Bruins’ surprising surge, who are now playing their best hockey of the season and emerging as the city’s most promising professional team. The segment also touches on the growing consensus that A.J. Brown is likely to be traded from the Eagles, with speculation about a potential move to the Patriots, though the hosts debate the timing and cost.