Alex Cora explains Red Sox lineup (no Marcelo Mayer) vs. reverse-split lefty

Alex Cora explains Red Sox lineup (no Marcelo Mayer) vs. reverse-split lefty

Red Sox manager Alex Cora explains using a right-handed lineup against a lefty starting pitcher who is actually better against right-handed batters than against lefties.

Red Sox Vs. Angels Lineups: Marcelo Mayer, Carlos Narváez Sit

The Red Sox and the Angels will play the middle contest of their three-game series Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Alex Cora will roll out a lineup very similar to the starting nine used Monday when Boston nearly erased a six-run deficit against Los Angeles. The only swap will be Connor Wong replacing Carlos Narváez behind the dish, which means Marcelo Mayer will sit out a second consecutive game after playing eight straight upon his promotion to …