The first series of the Red Sox’ 2019 season was … well, it’s over now. In reality, the Sox should be happy to have stolen one win from the Mariners when their starters struggled mightily. Timely ninth-inning hits from Xander Bogaerts or Jackie Bradley Jr. and this series could have ended in favor of the Red Sox, so I will choose to take solace in that. Here are six thoughts on the weekend in Seattle that kicked off the repeat bid:
1. I was really excited about the lineup before the season and I am even more excited about it after this first series.