Tue May 27 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Red Sox Skid Continues as Offense Struggles in 3-2 Loss to Brewers

**MILWAUKEE, WI** – The Boston Red Sox fell to 27-29 on the season Monday night, dropping their series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 and extending their losing streak to three games. Despite a stellar outing from pitcher Garrett Crochet, who struck out 11 over 6 ⅔ innings while allowing just five hits, the Red Sox offense failed to provide adequate support.

The loss pushes Boston two games below .500 and into fourth place in the American League East.

In corresponding roster moves today, the Red Sox reinstated right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts from the 15-day injured list and left-handed pitcher Zach Penrod from the 60-day injured list and optioned Penrod and right-handed pitcher Zach Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Fitts, initially slated for a rehab start, will take the mound tonight, making his return to the majors after a brief stint on the injured list. He pitched three scoreless innings against Double-A Reading last Thursday, allowing four hits and striking out two.

Milwaukee counters with right-hander Aaron Civale, who is making his second start since returning from a strained left hamstring. Civale allowed two runs on four hits in four innings in his first start back at Pittsburgh last Thursday, securing an 8-5 win for the Brewers.

**Tonight’s Lineups:**

* **Red Sox (27-29):** Duran LF, Devers DH, Narvaez C, Campbell 2B, Abreu RF, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Toro 1B, Rafaela CF. Pitching: RHP Richard Fitts (0-2, 3.18 ERA)
* **Brewers (27-28):** Turang 2B, Chourio CF, Contreras C, Yelich DH, Hoskins 1B, Collins LF, Frelick RF, Durbin 3B, Ortiz SS. Pitching: RHP Aaron Civale (0-1, 9.00 ERA)

**Key Stats & Notes:**

* The Red Sox have struggled in close games this season, losing 14 of 20 one-run contests, and 10 of their last 17 losses have been by a single run.
* Carlos Narvaez is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak, batting .414 with four doubles and a home run.
* The Red Sox left 10 runners on base Monday, going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, highlighting their offensive struggles. They have scored just four runs over the last three games and are 2 for 20 with runners in scoring position.
* Rafael Devers is just one home run away from tying Jim Rice (214) for the most home runs in Red Sox history at the age of 28 or younger.
* Civale is 1-1 with a 4.95 ERA in four career starts against the Red Sox.

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