Wilyer Abreu's two homers weren't enough as the Red Sox fell 5-1 to the Giants on June 21. Wilmer Flores's three homers led SF. Can Abreu carry Boston?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a tale of two vastly different stories at Oracle Park on Saturday. On one hand, Wilyer Abreu continued his jaw-dropping tear, launching two solo home runs. On the other, the Boston Red Sox looked lifeless, falling 5-1 to the San Francisco Giants and extending their season-worst losing streak to four games. For a team now sitting at 40-37, one man's heroics weren't nearly enough to mask the collective slump.
Over the last two games, Wilyer Abreu has raised his average to .636 with a .750 OBP and 1.364 SLG.
The final score of 5-1 tells a grim story, and for the Red Sox, the offense was once again the primary culprit. Outside of Wilyer Abreu, the bats were silent. Starter Brayan Bello couldn't contain the Giants' offense, particularly Wilmer Flores, who single-handedly dismantled Boston with a three-homer, eight-RBI performance. Bello's record fell to 3-1 as the Sox simply had no answers, wasting another brilliant individual effort.
If you're looking for a reason to watch this team right now, his name is Wilyer Abreu. The outfielder was the entire Red Sox offense on Saturday, accounting for the team's only run with his two solo shots. In this series alone, he's hitting a blistering .636 with six RBI. His performance is more than just a hot streak; it's the arrival of a potential cornerstone player who is proving he can produce even when the rest of the lineup is ice-cold.
While the present feels frustrating, the future remains incredibly bright. The Red Sox still boast MLB's top-ranked farm system, a beacon of hope during this tough stretch. Top prospect Roman Anthony is knocking on the door, and we've already seen impactful contributions from 2025 graduates like Marcelo Mayer and Richard Fitts. Even more exciting is the new wave of pitching talent, led by Payton Tolle, Brandon Clarke, and Connelly Early, signaling a potential long-term shift for an organization historically known for hitting. Reinforcements are coming.
While the four-game losing streak stings, Wilyer Abreu's emergence as a legitimate power threat is a massive silver lining. The question now is whether his fire is contagious. The Red Sox desperately need the rest of the lineup to wake up and support their budding star before this slide turns into a season-defining crisis. All eyes will be on tomorrow's game to see if they can finally stop the bleeding.
