The Boston Red Sox pitching staff just can’t catch a break: Garrett Crochet is dealing with yet another injury.

Home runs are becoming an issue for Early. He didn’t allow any homers in his first eight career starts, including his postseason start against the Yankees last year. But he has allowed 11 home runs in his past nine starts, including two home runs in three of his past four outings.

The Boston Red Sox remain in last place in the AL East with a 25-33 record, and senior adviser Theo Epstein reportedly has not been pleased with their performance this year.

Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2.

The Red Sox pitching factory is firing on all cylinders. Three of Boston’s top 10 prospects toed the rubber for their respective clubs in the Minors on Tuesday, racking up a combined 14 strikeouts over 14 1/3 scoreless frames.

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson has fared well in Double-A.

2. The Red Sox are now 18-27 against right-handed starters. Orioles righty Shane Baz pitched seven innings, allowing two runs, four hits and two walks while striking out six. His ERA dropped from 4.48 to 4.29.