Alex Cora, manager of the Boston Red Sox, recently made some candid remarks regarding the team’s slim chances of making the playoffs this season. Despite the team’s best efforts, including a thrilling walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Cora acknowledged the harsh reality: Boston’s path to the postseason is fading fast. The Red Sox are four games out of the Wild Card with only a handful of games left, and their destiny is not in their own hands. They can win, but they still need teams ahead of them in the standings to falter
Reflecting on their current situation, Cora admitted that while their recent performances have been solid, it may not be enough. He pointed out that even winning series against strong opponents, like the Orioles, may not make a significant impact on their playoff aspirations. The season has been marked by inconsistency, with the team faltering at critical moments, much like the previous two years. In his view, the Red Sox haven’t finished the season strong for three consecutive years, often playing well until a point before struggling.
