"Connelly Early was maybe given a longer leash than he normally would have, throwing 6 2/3 innings and 92 pitches. Zack Kelly was the first man out of the bullpen in a spot that Cora usually gives to Greg Weissert."
"On the offensive side, Tracy didn't go to his bench at all. There weren't any obvious spots to pinch hit late in the game, but Cora was always aggressive with his bench."
"That out at third base, which came in the second inning, might have been due to the coaching changes. Ceddanne Rafaela tagged from second to third on a ball hit to right field and was called out for popping off the bag after beating the throw."
Chad Tracy's debut as manager resulted in a 5-3 victory for the Red Sox. The game strategy mirrored Alex Cora's in many aspects, with Connelly Early pitching longer than usual. Zack Kelly replaced Greg Weissert in the bullpen, possibly due to workload. Tracy did not utilize his bench, contrasting Cora's aggressive approach. The team attempted to steal bases frequently, resulting in both successes and outs. A controversial call at third base raised questions about coaching decisions and the impact of not having a bench coach during the game.
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