The Boston Red Sox have done something they have not been able to accomplish since back in April, when the team had its star players. The Red Sox won their home series from June 12-14 against the Texas Rangers. Yes, that is a correct statement. The last time the Red Sox came away with a series win was in April against the Milwaukee Brewers.

My Hottest Take: This feels lowkey like the “Curse of the Bambino”

Yes, the “Curse of the Bambino” was more about the drought of championships won by the Red Sox, but it still gives that idea of the heartbreak and near-misses that have plagued the 2026 Red Sox. This whole season feels like just one long “Curse of the Bambino.” For those who do not know what the “Curse of the Bambino” is, it is what followed the Red Sox for 86 years after selling Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. While the Red Sox may be cursed for selling Rafael Devers, Devers is not doing much better for the San Francisco Giants. So, why are the Red Sox so inconsistent at home?

You Should Know: The Red Sox Won the Series 2-1

The Red Sox came into the Rangers series 1-8-1 in series at Fenway Park. They kicked off the series big, scoring 10 runs in the opener before Ceddanne Rafaela put the nail in the coffin during game two with a two-run single, before Jarren Duran came up with a monster two-run homer to win the game 6-3 against the Rangers. However, game three had ex-Red Sox Nathan Eovaldi pitching for the Rangers, and he showed up in Boston. This improved the Red Sox to 2-8-1 in home series, which sounds just as bad as it looks.

The Red Sox need to start bringing back the idea that small ball and walks help win ball games because, right now, everyone is just going for homers, and it is costing this team in the long run.

Before You Go: Maybe Fenway is cursed?

The Red Sox do not play the way they play at Fenway on the road. While as of this article they are now 19-20 on the road after a horrific loss to the Colorado Rockies, the 2026 Red Sox are just 12-25 at home at Fenway Park. 12-25. Let that sink in for a moment. They are 2-9-1 in home series at Fenway Park this season. The team has not had a series sweep at home since last season. Why would Fenway be cursed? The latest evidence in the possibility that Fenway is cursed is that the Red Sox went from being swept at home by the Toronto Blue Jays to winning the series against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle. It just does not make any sense.

Now do not get this wrong, the pitching has been on fire for the Red Sox this season. This inconsistency is mostly on the offense, and that is in part the fault of the ownership and its not being willing to spend the money on players that could help the team. If the ownership were willing to splurge even on just one free agent or a good trade, there would be a chance for this team to make a comeback, but until then, this team is looking like the teams from 1918–2004, but for the whole season and not just championship runs.