Red Sox’ poor start may force manager Alex Cora’s hand
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox are struggling early in the season, facing a tough three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers before embarking on a six-game road trip to St. Louis and Minnesota.
- Manager Alex Cora expressed frustration with the team's slow start but emphasized the need to stay the course without making drastic lineup changes, despite poor performances from key hitters like Trevor Story and Willson Contreras.
- Wilyer Abreu has been a bright spot, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, and RBI in the recent game, while Masataka Yoshida contributed with two doubles and three RBIs.
- Pitcher Ranger Suarez has struggled significantly, allowing 25 earned runs over 22 innings, raising concerns about his readiness or physical condition despite denials from the team.
- Veterans like Yoshida acknowledge the young players' slow start, attributing it to rushed at-bats, but remain optimistic that the team will improve as the season progresses.
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