Red Sox Slip Further After 17th One-Run Loss

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora voiced deep frustration after the team's 17th one-run loss of the season, a 4-3 extra-innings defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. The Red Sox, now 29-34 and fourth in the AL East, lead the majors with 53 errors and have lost eight of their last ten games. Cora openly admitted the team is not improving and questioned whether the issues stem from effort, preparation, or attention to detail. The loss further dims Boston's playoff hopes, as they are now closer in record to the last-place White Sox than to the division-leading Yankees. The Angels, after back-to-back wins in the series, now have a better record than Boston. Despite rallying from a 3-0 deficit to force extra innings, the Red Sox's persistent struggles have left Cora and the organization searching for answers.