Reversal of fortune for the Red Sox

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff

NEW YORK — How the Red Sox rank in the American League offensively:

Runs: 1st at 5.03 a game

BA: 1st at .270

OBP: 1st at .343

SLG: 2nd at .440

OPS: 1st at .783

HR: 3rd at 71

2B: 1st at 127

They’re also 35-26, 1.5 games behind the Phillies for the best record in baseball. It’s the best record in the AL.