Andrew Benintendi hit a crucial homer in the eighth inning against the Red Sox, but his performance thus far with the White Sox has been underwhelming. Manager Alex Cora praised Benintendi's vital role in the Red Sox's 2018 World Series championship, stating they wouldn't have won without him. Despite his struggles after signing a five-year deal with Chicago and a batting average of only .245, Cora acknowledges Benintendi's leadership qualities. Cora reminisces about Benintendi's key defensive plays during the championship run, showcasing his transformative game-day attitude and consistent professionalism.
Honestly, we don't win it without him. That's the way I see it.
It hasn't gone the way probably he thought it was gonna go. But at the end of the career, we're gonna go back and be like, 'He's a freaking good player, man.'
Very quiet with everybody, very polite, but at 7:05 that kid transforms to something different.
That play against Alex, that was amazing. The play close to the wall in the World Series. The way he ran the bases was huge for us.
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