Cooper Criswell delivered a stellar performance against the Tigers, retiring all 12 batters he faced, but his early exit contributed to the Red Sox's loss.
Alex Cora explained the decision to pull Criswell, emphasizing it was based on a strategy to neutralize left-handed hitters, a decision that ultimately backfired in the game.
Cora noted, 'We went to Rich in that situation. We had a big pocket of lefties. Just the righty burned us,' demonstrating the risks of matchup decisions.
Despite a strong game, Criswell was pulled because the strategy prioritized matchups over his performance, leading to a critical two-run home run by Torkelson.
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