Recalling the earlier times of his Red Sox managerial career — specifically 2018, when Boston rolled to a World Series win — the Boston manager has begun to notice a return to form.

It hasn't mattered who the Red Sox have played or which uniforms they've worn. Alex Cora's club has been nearly unbeatable at Fenway Park for almost two months.

A main reason was to take advantage of the pitching matchup. Yastrzemski has stellar numbers against Red Sox right-hander Dustin May. In his career, Yastrzemski has hit .455 (5-for-11) in 13 plate appearances against him.