The roller coaster that was the Red Sox’ first half of the season came to an end on Sunday.
Boston struggled out of the gate, going 10-19 through its first 29 games. But the team found its stride from the middle of May into June, as Boston went 20-6 to not only get above .500 but solidify itself as a playoff contender.
However, the Red Sox have gone 5-12 in July, knocking them out of a playoff spot entering the All-Star break. That’s because the one consistent thing about the Red Sox so far this season is their inability to beat their AL East rivals.