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Boston Red Sox offense 'the best we've been the whole season' in taking 2-1 ALCS lead, Alex Cora says

BOSTON -- Red Sox manager Alex Cora called it "close to a perfect game" played by his team in defeating the Houston Astros 12-3 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Once again, their offense was the story. They were dominant.

"Offensively, this is the best we've been the whole season, and they're locked in right now," Cora said after the Red Sox took a 2-1 series lead. "The preparation, it's a lot better right now. The communication is a lot better."

Cora is referring to pregame work his hitters are putting in, not only in the batting cage but in the clubhouse during meetings.