The Boston Red Sox are smack dab in the middle of their first series against the Baltimore Orioles of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Boston lost against the Orioles on Friday night, 10-3. It was an explosive affair that saw Boston allow six homers. On top of this, it was the Red Sox's look at a slugger they flirted with this past offseason, but didn't bring to town in Pete Alonso. The veteran slugger signed a five-ye ar, $155 million deal in free agency with Baltimore after meeting with a few teams, including Boston . At the time , Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow noted that Boston and Alonso "didn't line up right." Boston also offered "fewer years and significantly less money," per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. With the Red Sox facing off against Baltimore and seeing Alonso, it's interesting to think back to the offseason pursuit and where both teams stand. The Red Sox are 9-17 on the season and Baltimore is 13-13.…