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Sep 28, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) argues with umpire Mike Estabrook (83) after being called out on strikes against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Sep 28, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) argues with umpire Mike Estabrook (83) after being called out on strikes against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
In what turned out to be an interesting contest, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Red Sox in a shocker. The Red Sox have been in poor form this season with Ryan Mountcastle hitting three-run home runs for the Orioles. Even though the Orioles lost 107 games, they won two in three games against Boston. Thus, the Red Sox team is in big trouble and many fans are angry with the team’s performance.
Fans react to Boston Red Sox loss to Orioles
The Red Sox have had a tough start to the season. Although they are predicted to reach the playoffs, many fans were not happy with the team’s recent performances.
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Baltimore Orioles to Boston Red Sox playoff chances 🤣 pic.twitter.com/VZZEX1OPGU
— DJ Square (@thomasthesquare) October 1, 2021
i need a scary october display name, what's the worst and scariest thing oh i should just rename myself the boston red sox
— 🩸scare-a🩸 (@ohhhsourry) October 1, 2021
The San Francisco Giants can clinch the NL West tonight with a win over the Padres AND a Dodgers loss to the Brewers. The Boston Red Sox or Seattle Mariners can clinch a Postseason berth as early as Saturday, October 2nd.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) October 1, 2021
Christian Vázquez – Boston Red Sox.
Result: caught stealing
Stance: right knee down pic.twitter.com/6EcC9nG2C9— Goodro Catching (@goodrocatching) October 1, 2021
J.D. Martinez – Boston Red Sox (28) pic.twitter.com/WogQ4LkIf3
— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) September 29, 2021
THE BOSTON RED SOX LOST TO THE ORIOLES IM SCREAMING!!!
— Hunter Robertson (@mehuntertwin) October 1, 2021
Boston Red Sox could potentially miss the playoffs 😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2MaiiAb4Nf
— 🐍 (@eddiemonster___) October 1, 2021
hey Red Sox that's a nice season you guys have there
would be a shame if someone… spoiled it pic.twitter.com/2N03sGDKcA
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 1, 2021
The Toronto Blue Jays are STILL in the thick of the Wild Card race. A sweep of the Baltimore Orioles combined with 1 Seattle Mariners loss and 1 Boston Red Sox loss would mean a three-way tie for the 2nd Wild Card spot. If the Yankees lose all three remaining games it’s a 4-way. pic.twitter.com/AzsvZU9eaO
— Blue Jays Dad (@BlueJaysDad) October 1, 2021
Good morning to everyone except the Boston Red Sox baseball club.
— OverTheMonster (@OverTheMonster) October 1, 2021
Friday morning positivity. If you told me back in February that the Red Sox would be tied for a Wild Card spot going into the final series of the season, I would've signed up for that ten times out of ten. Win today.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) October 1, 2021
Orioles 6, Red Sox 2
You heard that right.
The Boston Red Sox just lost a series to the 2021 Baltimore Orioles.
They barely cling to a playoff spot with 3 left to play. pic.twitter.com/yQ3t1Iy5ba
— Daaa Red Sox Lose (@_RedSoxLose) October 1, 2021
Legitimately embarrassing. It’s not over and the Red Sox can still make the postseason, but losing two out of three to the Orioles in the final week of the season is pathetic. They had the chance to control their destiny and they blew it. No outcome from here will surprise me.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) October 1, 2021
Moreover, as Boston trail the Yankees by 1 1/2 games, their hopes of reaching the playoffs are in doubt. Kike Hernandez homered on the first pitch. Despite that, the Red Sox could not muster up a good performance against the Orioles.
Cora remains unfazed
Head coach Alex Cora spoke about the troubles his team faced but remained positive.
“I stayed up all [Wednesday] night watching Seattle and Oakland, and then you start looking around and you’re like, ‘Wow, this is fun, this is stressful. All of the above. That’s why you sign up to play baseball, for a chance to make it to the playoffs. Is it perfect? No, it’s not perfect. You want to win the division. But this is where you’re at, and not every year do you have a chance to compete and have a chance to make it to the playoffs,” said Cora.
Any time the Red Sox hit a ball on the ground it’s directly at a guy.
Any time someone hits a ground ball against the Red Sox the camera flips to show you the largest gap you ever did see.
— #HonkHonk (@ColeyMick) October 1, 2021
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I do believe these last few Red Sox games are going to feel like someone attached a waffle iron to my nuts.
— Red (@SurvivingGrady) October 1, 2021
Thus, this incredible team would be looking to their past to revisit their glory days. Their playoff hopes are coming down to the final weekend. Even though an automatic promotion seems unlikely, the Red Sox can enter the postseason by entering the wildcard.
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After not being able to win a series against Baltimore Orioles, the worst team in the league, they would hope to come back stronger. Hence, time will tell whether they can muster up a good performance.
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