Red Sox take issue with pitching, while Astros seek more runs
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There's nothing wrong with the Boston Red Sox offense, but the same can't be said about the team's pitching. The Red Sox enter Friday's game against the visiting Houston Astros starving for a strong effort on the mound.
Boston is averaging an MLB-best 6.5 runs per contest in 18 games since the All-Star break but ranks only ahead of the Chicago White Sox (6.22) with a team ERA