The Boston Red Sox are going through one of their best moments of the season with an eight-game winning streak that has revitalized their American League aspirations.
But off the field, an unexpected comment has emerged from President Donald Trump, who claimed on Truth Social that the team’s winning momentum began right after a visit to the White House, attributing the luck of the Boston team to himself:
The last time they lost was before they saw me in the Oval Office. Eight wins in a row!
Trump posted this message on his social network, alluding to the informal meeting that some Red Sox players and staff had with him on July 3. Interestingly, neither manager Alex Cora nor key figures such as Ceddanne Rafaela or Garrett Crochet were present at the meeting.
Although it is also worth remembering that in 2019, after also visiting the White House, the team experienced a drop in performance. For many this is simply a coincidence, while for more superstitious fans they have considered this change in the team’s trend as a good omen in the second half of the season.
For its part, the organization has not yet commented on the presidential statements, staying on the sidelines in a context complicated by off-field issues.
How are the Boston Red Sox doing?
Beyond the media noise, the numbers on the diamond speak for themselves when it comes to Boston‘s success. The pitching has been outstanding, allowing less than two runs per game during this stretch, and the defense has been solid. On offense, it has been the youngsters who have been the protagonists.
The Red Sox are currently in third place in the American League East, just one game behind the Yankees.
Red Sox standout rookies
Alex Cora, the team’s coach, has not hesitated to highlight the influence of his prospects.
It was Marcelo, Roman and Rafaela. They are very young. The future is bright, but so is the present
He commented after the recent 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay. Ceddanne Rafaela stole the spotlight with a gold home run in the ninth inning, but his contribution has been just as valuable with the glove, establishing himself as one of the best defensive center fielders in the league.
Alongside him, Marcelo Mayer (22 years old) and Roman Anthony (21) have shown that they are ready to make a difference. What began as a season of transition and development is now shaping up as a serious postseason run, fueled by a young generation that is changing the landscape at Fenway Park
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