Skip to main content
World Series: Red Sox or Dodgers Pitching Advantage?

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Discusses Representing Puerto Rico in World Series

Alex Cora is in his first season as the Red Sox manager.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora is the first Puerto Rican manager to lead his team to the World Series.

On Tuesday, Boston will host the Dodgers in Game 1 as it looks to capture its ninth World Series in franchise history.

Prior to the start of the series, Cora talked about just what it means for him to represent Puerto Rico, particularly in the extended aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

The first-year manager talked about the connection Puerto Ricans have to the other Puerto Ricans across MLB and just how much it means for him to be able to represnt the island and receive so much love and admiration for doing so.

The Red Sox and Dodgers face off at 8:09 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.