It's been a long season for the Boston Red Sox.
They won the 2013 World Series, but they entered the weekend in last place in the AL East, percentage points behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox were swept in their most recent homestand, losing three games to the Tigers and three to the Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Overall, their losing skid has reached eight games heading into Saturday's contest at Tampa Bay.
After Friday's 1-0 loss, designated hitter David Ortiz didn't mince words.
Ortiz: "I've got nothing to say. We stink."
— Michael Silverman (@MikeSilvermanBB) May 24, 2014On Saturday morning, the news got worse for the Red Sox.
#RedSox today placed OF Shane Victorino on 15-day DL with a right hamstring strain. OF Daniel Nava was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) May 24, 2014Victorino aggravated his hamstring in the game against the Rays on Friday. He left the game in the ninth inning, and when he'll return is anyone's guess. VIctorino was hitting .242 with one homer and two stolen bases in 21 games this season.
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