Whenever it seems like the Boston Red Sox are building any positive momentum this season, there seems to be another letdown lurking.

After a solid Friday night win over the Houston Astros, the Red Sox were ambushed early on Saturday. Houston raced out to a 6-0 lead, and along the way, two Boston players had one of the more awkward on-field moments we've seen all year.

Ceddanne Rafaela did not look very happy after Trevor Story didn't make an attempt to get Altuve at second.

Good play by Marcelo saved a run right after. pic.twitter.com/lVYC2JQUlQ

— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) May 2, 2026

In the top of the fourth inning, Ceddanne Rafaela quickly fielded Jose Altuve's liner off the wall and made a strong, on-target throw to second base.…