Athletics extend Red Sox slump

The Red Sox’ three biggest problems rose up to bite them again in a tight loss to the Athletics - The Boston Globe

Connelly Early had another great start, but the Red Sox bullpen and lack of clutch hitting doomed them Tuesday night at Fenway.

Why’d Red Sox pull dominant Connelly Early after 80 pitches in loss? Alex Cora explains

BOSTON — Before Tuesday’s game against the Athletics, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that his rookie pitchers, including starter Connelly Early, were unrestricted in their workloads and able to throw 90-95 pitches. It was curious, then, hours later, when Cora pulled a dominant Early at just 80 pitches in favor of Greg Weissert in a one-run game.

Athletics extend Red Sox slump

Boston wastes another good start by Connelly Early and loses for the fourth time in five games.

Harris RBI single lifts Athletics over Red Sox 2-1 as Boston loses ground in AL wild-card race

Brett Harris had a go-ahead single in a two-run sixth inning and the Athletics rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 for their first five-game winning streak in over a year.

Early's dazzling home debut spoiled as Red Sox drop series opener

BOSTON -- In recent seasons for the Red Sox, a pitcher turning in a second consecutive sparkling start like Connelly Early did to open a career would be the story of the game. But this stretch run in Boston is different in that the final score at this late juncture

Frustrated Red Sox Reliever Takes Blame For Demoralizing Loss

Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Athletics at Fenway Park was frustrating on multiple levels for the Boston Red Sox. They continued to struggle at the plate, going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine men on base. The Red Sox pitched well, but not quite good enough to win. Connelly Early was outstanding in his second career start, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. The run scored af…