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Red Sox Pitching Woes Continue Against Cardinals
11 Apr
Summary
- Red Sox split homestand 3-3, head to Midwest for road trip.
- Early struggles, Suárez's forgettable starts, and Bello's pitching issues persist.
- Cardinals boast a potent offense, ranking sixth in runs scored.
The Red Sox concluded their opening homestand with a 3-3 record and are now embarking on a six-game road trip to face the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins. Pitching remains a significant concern for Boston.
Connelly Early, despite earning a rotation spot, has pitched a limited number of innings in his starts. Ranger Suárez has also struggled in his recent appearances for Boston, showing a decline from his previous performance with Philadelphia. Brayan Bello's starts have been particularly frustrating, often forcing the bullpen into action due to his inability to pitch deep into games.
The Cardinals, despite being in a rebuilding phase, have demonstrated one of the league's most successful offenses in 2026, ranking sixth in runs scored. This presents a significant test for the Red Sox's struggling pitching staff. Notable Cardinals hitters include Jordan Walker, who has started the season strongly with five home runs.
The upcoming series features matchups against Cardinals pitchers Dustin May and Andre Pallante. May has struggled with a high ERA and FIP, while Pallante has shown mixed results with a low ERA but a higher FIP, and has a career history of allowing over a hit per inning, which the Red Sox may look to exploit.
