Well, here we are. After a long offseason that certainly left fans frustrated at times, Opening Day is here.
The last time Boston won on Opening Day? 2017! Alex Cora hasn’t managed a win in the first game of the season during his tenure. Even during the amazing 2018 campaign. This is also Cora’s 811th game managing the Sox. He enters the die tied in games with old friend John Farrell. He’ll try to end his personal losing streak tonight. And he’s got the right guy on the mound.
Brayan Bello, who signed a six-year deal with the Red Sox over the winter, makes his first Opening Day start.