"Following the 2-6 start, the Red Sox can't afford to punt wins. They needed to use the whole bullpen to secure the victory on Friday, and went to their high-leverage arms again on Saturday in a tight game."
"In the seventh, the Red Sox rallied behind Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida, tying the game at six. That's where Cora got caught in between."
"Cora stuck with Uberstine, electing not to push it and keep some gas in the tank. Uberstine gave up a home run to Jackson Merrill, and the Padres had the lead back."
The Red Sox started the season 2-6 and must secure wins. Manager Alex Cora faced challenges in managing the bullpen effectively during games. After a strong start, the team struggled to maintain leads, particularly in a recent game against the Padres. Cora's decision-making was crucial, as he opted to conserve pitching resources rather than risk losing more games. The team ultimately lost 8-6, highlighting the need for better performance and strategy moving forward.
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