When your team is struggling to win in Major League Baseball, it sometimes seems as if the universe is conspiring to create new, painful ways to lose every night. On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox lost a 2-1 nailbiter to the Philadelphia Phillies. Boston stranded the tying run in scoring position in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings. Meanwhile, there was a Wilyer Abreu at-bat that simply went in the box score as a one-on, no-out flyout that stuck out like a sore thumb. If you like our content,  choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google . Abreu's near-blast epitomizes Red Sox's misery May 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) runs out a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Abreu crushed a sweeper from starter Zack Wheeler. The ball left the bat at 105.6 mph and traveled 374 feet.…