It has been a forgettable baseball season in Boston. The Red Sox did not have Mookie Betts, but Boston’s problems ran much deeper than that.

The Red Sox finished in last place in the AL East during the pandemic-shortened season and will look for a new manager after one season under Roenicke.

Travis Houck earns his third straight win, striking out 10 and allowing just three hits in six innings.

Boston – with its 22-35 record – hasn’t clinched the dubious honor yet, but is close to securing it for the second season in a row.

Baltimore pounds Martin Perez and produces 18 hits, including three home runs.

Nathan Eovaldi pitches six scoreless innings and Rafael Devers doubled home three runs in a 9-1 win.

Starting pitching has been a problem all season for the Red Sox, but rookie Tanner Houck has been solid in his first two big-league starts.

Tanner Houck spend most of this shortened season at Boston’s alternative site, but since his call up has proven to be a capable major league starter.