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Alex Cora's tremendous managerial show in Oakland
Tuesday night's Red Sox victory did not come easy. And some high-level managing by Alex Cora was instrumental in securing Boston's 11-inning victory in Oakland.
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Michael Hurley is a digital sports producer for CBS Boston. A native of Arlington, Massachusetts, Michael has followed the Boston sports scene for his entire life. After graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in journalism, he spent three years covering Boston sports for NESN.com before joining CBS Boston in 2012.
A member of the Pro Football Writers of America, where he was recognized in the 2021 Dick Connor Writing Awards, Michael is also a frequent guest on Boston sports radio and television shows, in addition to hosting multiple podcasts. He spent years dutifully covering the DeflateGate saga involving Tom Brady and the Patriots, in addition to covering four Super Bowls, two Stanley Cup Finals, two World Series, and a U.S. Open.
Tuesday night's Red Sox victory did not come easy. And some high-level managing by Alex Cora was instrumental in securing Boston's 11-inning victory in Oakland.
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