First baseman Triston Casas is off to a slow start with Portland, while outfielder Jarren Duran is getting hot with Worcester.

Boston has been taking a disciplined approach at the plate while leading the major leagues in key offensive categories.

Boston manages just four hits and Baltimore scores three runs in two innings off reliever Matt Andriese to get a 4-1 win.

Boston improves to 6-0 this season at Baltimore, getting home runs from Rafael Devers and Hunter Renfroe in a 4-3 victory.

Boston gets home runs from Michael Chavis, in his first start this season, and Xander Bogaerts in an 11-6 victory.

Bobby Dalbec belts a three-run homer, leading Boston to a 6-2 victory.

Boston collects 16 hits and gets seven unearned runs, including four in the bottom of the eighth.

Boston scores twice in the bottom of the 10th, but the rally falls short.

Nick Pivetta strikes out eight over five innings to improve to 4-0.

While the heart of the Red Sox batting order has been mashing, the hitters in the bottom third are striking out at an alarming rate.