Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder.
Son of alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh claims father hates ex-prez but is 'not a violent person'in Saturday’s fourth inning, there was Boston manager Alex Cora blithely admitting prior to Sunday’s game that the Red Sox had tried to hit Aaron Judge with a pitch in the sixth inning. in which Judge crushed a 445-footer to dead-red center for No. 53 in the third inning. “That’s for someone else to deal with.
In the sixth inning, Boston starter Brayan Bello’s first pitch darted behind Judge’s legs before No. 99 lined out to deep center. Bello was then replaced by Bailey Horn. Maybe Saturday and Cole’s inexplicable decision to walk Devers intentionally in the fourth inning is going to turn out to be nothing more than a blip and a blemish, mysterious as it all remains. Maybe it was just a 24- or 48-hour story that will long be forgotten by the time the playoffs commence and Cole gets the ball for Game 1.
But maybe that’s not fair to Cole, who does fit the definition of a throwback starter much in the mold of Justin Verlander or Max Scherzer. Cole always takes the ball. He is as much a traditional ace as there is. Yet, there he was waving a figurative white flag from the mound while theatrically waving Devers to take his base as if the pitcher were an imperious usher working at the Lincoln Center Philharmonic.
Sports Aaron Boone Alex Cora Boston Red Sox Gerrit Cole New York Yankees Rafael Devers Sports Columnists
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Yankees Could Target Ex-Red Sox Infielder To Fill Big Roster HoleShould the New York Yankees consider a deal with the former Boston Red Sox infielder?
Read more »
Red Sox Could Land Ex-Yankees Slugger To Add Much-Needed OffenseShould the Boston Red Sox consider a move for the former New York Yankees utility man?
Read more »
Yankees Superstar Will Land Historic Deal; Could Red Sox Join Sweepstakes?Could the Boston Red Sox actually land their biggest rival's superstar? It would make sense.
Read more »
Yankees icon Derek Jeter called out for ‘twisted’ comment about Red Sox legendDoes Derek Jeter know something a Red Sox legend doesn't want to share?
Read more »
Yankees Could Add Ex-Cardinals, Red Sox Outfielder To Add Offensive SparkWill the New York Yankees look to add another offensive spark in the coming days? It could make sense.
Read more »
Yankees Superstar Linked To Red Sox In Devastating Move For New YorkWill the New York Yankees find a way to retain the star hurler this winter?
Read more »