There were 2 outs in the bottom of the 5th and no one on base. I'll put money on it being a discipline move. Or it can be called a 'learning experience.'
Max, this was a discipline move by Cora. It couldn't be more obvious. Cora went to the mound after Nick gave up the 2nd homer and he wasn't talking about pitch selection. Nick is very competitive and emotional. Cora probably felt he was just a little too emotional after that 2nd homer.
Cora wasn't happy with Nick's antics after he gave up his 2nd homer. Probably that was the reason he took Pivetta out and not allowing him to qualify for a win.
Ranger annoucer #1: " Boston has scored 5 or more runs 57 times this season."
Ranger announcer #2: "But their record really isn't that good when they do that."
Ranger announcer #1: "I don't have quick access to that, but it says here they're 52-17 when they score 4 or more."
Like I posted earlier these two are clowns.
These clowns in the Texas booth are talking about Boston trading Babe Ruth to the Yankems. Hey, dumb asses, Ruth was 'sold' not 'traded' to the Yankems.