One swing of the bat can be all it takes to send a team packing in the postseason. The margin for error is slim under the bright lights of the October stage and mistakes are seldom forgiven. That spells trouble for a Boston Red Sox team that may have to rely on Rick Porcello to start a playoff game.
Porcello has developed a nasty habit of making mistakes this season. The right-hander has allowed a major league-leading 38 home runs. That is by far a career high and eclipses the number he allowed last season by a staggering 15.