Alex Cobb knew that the Boston Red Sox would present a difficult opening-act challenge, but the Orioles right-hander was confident he had done everything he could to be ready for the American League’s most productive lineup over the season’s first few weeks.
Cobb had history on his side – a track record of success against the Red Sox and at Fenway Park – but his preparation for the season after signing with the Orioles in the final week of spring training marked uncharted territory.
Cobb wasn’t just rusty in his Orioles debut.