Any chance of Sale in for one inning of relief for Porcello ( Game 3), similar to Eovaldi , and still go in Game 5 ? I'm noticing our 8th inning BP seems to be relying on starters and is working out fine. EO has been a horse to ride so far.
I do think the weather will have a positive effect on both teams, especially pitchers. It will feel like Spring Training but the intensity will be there. Much more likely to see some HR's, Rick P. better keep his sinker going.
All year long the Red Sox have totally dominated when the bottom 4 in the lineup were able to contribute. Nunez, Holt, Vazquez, Leon, Kinsler (since July) JBJr, Swihart turned games around when they got on base in front of Betts, beni, JDM, Bogie. It doesn't take much, but a two out oppo field single by Christian was the catalyst for a big win. Nunez's 3 run shot didn't technically win the Game 1 but it crushed any hopes for an LA comeback. Holt pounding the Yankees in a 16-1 rout, etc.