In a disappointing turn of events, the New York Yankees' offensive woes persisted as they were shut out by the Boston Red Sox, losing the series in discouraging fashion with a 3-0 defeat on Sunday night. This marks the seventh consecutive series without a victory for the struggling Yankees (55-37), who have dropped 16 of their last 22 games.

The nosedive for the Yankees began back in mid-June against the Red Sox and hasn't shown any signs of improvement since then. The club now finds themselves three games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East standings.

The Yankees' hopes of building on their breakout victory on Saturday, when rookie Ben Rice hit three home runs, were swiftly dashed. Rice, who made history as the first Yankees rookie to accomplish such a feat, had a forgettable performance on Sunday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

The Yankees' offense struggled immensely against Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford, who dominated them over seven scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and zero walks on just 68 pitches. Despite a few mistakes from Crawford, the Yankees failed to capitalize on them and finished the night with only four hits.

The Yankees' best chance to score came in the seventh inning when Soto hit a double, giving them an opportunity to respond. However, Aaron Judge struck out, and subsequent at-bats from Alex Verdugo and Anthony Volpe failed to bring Soto home from third base.

Manager Aaron Boone faced criticism for leaving starting pitcher Luis Gil on the mound to face the formidable Rafael Devers for a second straight day. The decision ultimately backfired as Devers hit a home run off Gil's delivery, breaking the scoreless tie in the seventh inning.

Gil, who had been pitching exceptionally well for the past few months, struggled in his previous three outings. However, he showcased his talent once again, allowing just the Devers homer in 6 ²/₃ innings, with nine strikeouts and no walks. Despite Gil's impressive performance, it was wasted by the lackluster offensive display from his team.

Devers continued his relentless assault on Yankees pitchers, hitting his 28th career home run against the team, the most among any active player. His second homer of the game came in the ninth inning against Michael Tonkin, concluding the night's scoring.

With their offense faltering, the Yankees now face the urgent task of regaining momentum and getting their bats going. Manager Aaron Boone expressed disappointment at the team's recent struggles and emphasized the need to weather the storm and turn things around.

It remains to be seen whether the Yankees can find their rhythm and overcome their offensive woes to reclaim their position as contenders in the AL East. However, the clock is ticking, and the time for self-reflection is over. The team must act swiftly to reignite their offensive firepower and recapture their winning ways.