The Red Sox have spoken for years about building towards sustainable success, but one look at the Dodgers shows how far they still have to go.

Shohei Ohtani did not homer – for the first time in a week – but Teoscar Hernandez did on Friday night as the Dodgers beat the Red Sox 5-2.

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The Red Sox were white hot prior to the All-Star Break winning ten in a row. They have won just twice in the six games since the Break, though. Currently, Boston is 6.5 games out in the American League East and possesses the league’s final wild card spot.

After Mayer’s injury, the Red Sox recalled infielder David Hamilton, and though Hamilton will see some time at second, Rafaela’s offense has been too valuable to the lineup. Playing him at second and Duran in center makes the offense stronger. The moving parts have been a challenge for manager Alex Cora much of the season and even more so now.

Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.

When does Fenway Park get another All-Star Game? To coincide with the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, Philadelphia will host the next All-Star Game. According to several reports,

Kevin Millar floated the idea of the Boston Red Sox making a splash for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

To Gross' point, he referenced the 2015 Colorado Rockies, who lost 94 games and traded their star away, as they're Drag Factor that year was 13.99, still lower than the Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox play against the Philadelphia Phillies in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.