The 81-81 Red Sox Weren't The Most Mediocre Team Of The Season | Defector
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The Boston Red Sox's final record of 81-81 represents a missed opportunity for historical mediocrity, as they didn’t finish strong enough for a .500 record challenge.
In the race to historic mediocrity, the Red Sox's performance resembled a dance with fate, balancing between hope and inevitability while their rivals surged ahead.
Despite a promising start, the Red Sox gradually witnessed their chances of achieving a remarkable .500 history slip away as competition intensified in their division.
The Tampa Bay Rays, once trailing in the race for a historic .500 finish, ultimately fell short due to late-game struggles, highlighting the volatile nature of competition.
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