It's widely believed that the Red Sox lack the high-end talent to go on a World Series run. Rightly so.

What's often missing from that discussion, though, is the advantage the Red Sox have in the dugout. Because while there may not be easily accessible, tangible evidence to prove it, the reality is that Alex Cora is a master of his craft -- one whose comfort in big moments gives the Red Sox an edge over just about any team in baseball.

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It was on display in multiple areas in Wednesday night's dramatic 3-1 victory in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series over the Yankees.

Most significantly, Cora outmaneuvered counterpart Aaron Boone with the management of his ace pitcher. Boone pulled Max Fried after 6.1 scoreless innin

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