I just read the piece at Boston.com. When Aceves was asked about having not gotten over to cover first on the Napoli play, he responded with "that is just one play". So a pitcher does not cover 1st on a play to the right side and "that is just one play"???
Farrell made the same comment I made during the game itself. The "focus" did not appear to be there.
When Ace gets even a little irritated his focus is just gone....enter botched plays, balks, walks and meatball pitches.