Red Sox veteran blames Fenway Park struggles on ‘seeing a lot of people we don’t know’
Red Sox player Isaiah Kiner-Falefa expressed concerns about the team's struggles at Fenway Park, attributing it to the presence of unfamiliar faces during home games. The team has a poor home record of 9-20, contrasting with their better performance on the road. Kiner-Falefa emphasized the need to recreate the close-knit atmosphere they experience while playing away.
- ▪The Red Sox have a home record of 9-20, the worst in MLB.
- ▪Isaiah Kiner-Falefa noted that the team feels different at home due to the presence of many unfamiliar people.
- ▪The Red Sox are significantly worse offensively at home, averaging 3.17 runs per game compared to 4.70 on the road.
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MLB Red Sox veteran blames Fenway Park struggles on ‘seeing a lot of people we don’t know’ By Matt Ehalt Published June 3, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Home doesn’t feel like home anymore for the Red Sox. Boston newcomer Isaiah Kiner-Falefa made an eye-raising remark after Tuesday’s 4-2 home loss to the Orioles, referencing the “different” feel for the team at Fenway Park compared to road venues. The last-place Red Sox are an MLB-worst 9-20 at home compared to 16-14 on the road. 3 Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) rounds third base en route to scoring during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
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