World Series hangover leaves Red Sox struggling mightily

On July 27, the Boston Red Sox were 59-47 and tied for the second wild card spot. Things have gone south for the Sox since, dropping eight-straight games. Now sitting 14.5 games out of the AL East and 6.5 behind a wild card spot, SI Now’s Amy Campbell and Ryan Asselta assess the defending world champion’s free fall.

On July 27, the Boston Red Sox were 59-47 and tied for the second wild card spot. Things have gone south for the Sox since, dropping eight-straight games. Now sitting 14.5 games out of the AL East and 6.5 behind a wild card spot, SI Now’s Amy Campbell and Ryan Asselta assess the defending world champion’s free fall.