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Alex Cora reveals two painfully obvious reasons why Red Sox were swept by Yankees
TL;DR
Alex Cora cited poor pitching and lack of clutch hitting as the main reasons the Red Sox were swept by the Yankees at home. He expressed disappointment in his team's performance after the 4-2 loss.
Key points
- Alex Cora is the manager of the Boston Red Sox.
- The Red Sox were swept by the New York Yankees at home.
- Cora highlighted poor pitching and lack of clutch hitting as key issues.
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It's safe to say that Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was not exactly thrilled with how his club played against the New York Yankees.
After all, they were swept by their longtime rivals at home.
But Cora, now in his seventh non-consecutive season as manager of the AL East club, didn't make excuses after Thursday night's 4-2 loss.
“They pitched a lot better than us and got clutch hits, and we got swept, that’s it,” Cora told reporters after the game, including MLB.com's Ian Browne.
A rather blunt response from Boston's manager, who is tasked with helping his team return to winning ways during a six-game road trip to Baltimore and Toronto.
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Across three games, the Red Sox offense managed just three runs and 13 hits against the Yankees' pitching staff.
They wasted an excellent start from top prospect Payton Tolle in game three, as the left-hander struck out 11 and allowed just one run on three hits in six innings.
Tolle replaced Sonny Gray on the roster, who went on the injured list with a right hamstring strain. He should have a few more turns in the rotation before the veteran returns.
Q&A
What did Alex Cora say about the Red Sox's performance against the Yankees?
Alex Cora stated that the Red Sox were outpitched and failed to get clutch hits, leading to their sweep by the Yankees.
How did the Red Sox perform in their recent series against the Yankees?
The Red Sox were swept in the series, losing all games, including a 4-2 defeat in the final match.
What are the implications of the Red Sox being swept by the Yankees?
Being swept by the Yankees can impact the Red Sox's standings and morale, especially in a rivalry series.
