5 Record-Breaking Facts About the Red Sox’s Historic Postseason Offense
The Boston Red Sox put on yet another thrilling display against the Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS, breaking a number of records in the process
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ByPieter van Tol, PSO Director of Research & Development Oct 18, 2021
Alex Cora celebrated his 46th birthday in style, setting a new Major League postseason record. Cora recorded his record-breaking 17th win in his first 22 postseason games, as the Red Sox thrashed the Astros 12-3 to take a 2-1 lead in their league championship series. The skipper looked on as his red-hot Red Sox hit yet another grand slam, this one a towering shot by midseason acquisition Kyle Schwarber, capping a six-run second inning, which set the tone for their dominant victory and made history in the process.