Boston's offense still isn't that impressive, Cubs game and Astros series notwithstanding. They still aren't hitting for power (15th in SLG, dead last in runs scored, 4th in striking out, 2nd last in SB, worst in GIDP, and with David Ortiz showing regression due to age this season (only hitting .249) along with Pedroia's struggles, Boston's offense has been abysmal. No help is on the way, and Victorino isn't really a help.)
Oh, and we miss Lester in the series.