Red Sox's misery continues with sloppy loss to Brewers

It was the kind of sequence we'd expect from a laughingstock such as the Colorado Rockies or Chicago White Sox, not the Red Sox, who are expected to contend in a deep AL East yet already 5.5 games out of first.

They were weak in all phases against the Brewers. Pitching was an adventure, with six pitchers combining to allow eight walks and 11 hits. At the plate, they went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Fielding may have been the biggest issue in Monday's loss. In addition to the disastrous fourth inning, Roman Anthony is quickly becoming a liability in the outfield. In the top of the eighth in a tied game, 5-5, Brewers centerfielder Garrett Mitchell knocked a base hit to Anthony in left field with first and second occupied. Anthony delivered a wild, off-target throw that reached the backstop, allowing both runners to score.

Boston has more than enough time to break out of its slump, but the rough start to the season may also be a sign that the Red Sox simply aren't that good.

They've been the biggest disappointment of the young season by far. But based on its play through 10 games, this might just be who the Sox are.