The Red Sox aren’t in a position to chase wins from behind with aggressive bullpen use. That’s the reality of the situation. When they have a lead, they need to use the bullpen to secure those wins. We saw what happens when Aroldis Chapman isn’t available on Sunday, and it wasn’t pretty. Of course, that was due to the back of the bullpen not being able to lock down the win a day prior, but the sentiment remains — you can’t use high-leverage relievers every night, or you’ll lose the games you’re supposed to win.

On Monday, that reality killed the Red Sox’s chances of winning. They couldn’t get to Orioles starter Trevor May, and only began scoring late in the game. Although Dustin May pitched seven innings of two-run baseball, Jovani Moran and Jordan Hicks couldn’t keep the Orioles off the

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