Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox’s dreadful 2-7 start to the season, including a disappointing loss on Sunday with some bad pitching and defense (0:00). Then, he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Raptors on Sunday, featuring another solid game from Payton Pritchard, and the Bruins’ tough weekend, including losses to the Lightning and Flyers (21:50). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email about the Red Sox’s woes (37:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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