Boston Red Sox: Rafael Devers, E-Rod and Sox dominance over Yankees
Boston Red Sox manager minute: Alex Cora, Sox dominance over Yankees
The great thing about the 2021 version of the Boston Red Sox is that they battle and fight to the end. That’s why they have 31 comeback victories this season and sit on top of the American League East.
What is also great is how they are dominating the New York Yankees.
Following the 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Friday night, the Red Sox are 9-2 against the Pinstripes and have seemingly beaten them in every way. Take away the two losses in the last series in the Bronx, Alex Cora and his Red Sox have the Yankees number this season as they are doing what they failed to do in that last series following the MLB All-Star break. They are burying them.
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After these last two games, the Yankees are 9 games out of first place and the Red Sox can set them further back with a sweep.
But, besides Rafael Devers showing the Yankees who’s their daddy on a consistent basis, the manager continues to just push the right buttons, make necessary moves that helps the team’s overall success and inspire his players. He also respects the competitive side of the game.
As much as it’s great to whip up on the pinstripes, Cora still has compassion for the opposing team, particularly his good friend Aaron Boone and his challenge managing an underperforming Yankees roster who also had to deal with COVID-19.
"“I know what Boone is going through over there with the roster and it really sucks,” Cora said after the first game of the last series, via NJ.com. “This is not about competition. It’s about human beings. We’re going through a pandemic and it’s hard on everybody. “The competitive side, of course we went to come here and win the series. But this stuff…it really sucks. I feel for them. I really feel for Boone because I know how hard it is with the pandemic.”"
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Of course, those comments were referring to the Yankees losing several players before the team’s 4-0 victory due to COVID protocols. But it just shows the respect Cora has for the game, even if the cheating scandal that led to a year-long suspension puts a dent in that.