"For however much I hate the Yankees, I always have to give them this: their fans are great losers. I don't mean this in the traditional sense of a gracious loser, someone who says "aww shucks, we'll get 'em next time" and offers to shake your hand - no, that's milquetoast and boring and I have no time for it. I mean that - generally speaking - they don't make excuses and, instead, go all in on eviscerating their own team with a fervor even we struggle to match (see, e.g., Mike Francesa's famous post-mortem after the 2004 ALCS)."
"Francesa actually had another entertaining post-mortem after last night's game in which, among other things, he cited the Red Sox as having a huge managerial advantage in this series. And there is no question that between leaving Garrett Crochet in to start the eighth, pinch-hitting with Masataka Yoshida, and maneuvering the bullpen in such a way to take the bat out of Ben Rice's hands, Alex Cora put on a masterclass last night. (Tara Sullivan, Boston Globe)"
Yankees fans frequently respond to losses by sharply criticizing their own team rather than making excuses. Ticket sales were geographically restricted to prevent Red Sox fans from overtaking the Yankees' home park. Mike Francesa and other commentators credited the Red Sox with a significant managerial advantage. Alex Cora made decisive moves such as leaving Garrett Crochet in to start the eighth, pinch-hitting with Masataka Yoshida, and maneuvering the bullpen to limit Ben Rice. Garrett Crochet delivered a standout performance that largely determined the Game 1 outcome. Commentary also noted Crochet's excellence, including praise from Aaron Judge and lighthearted playoff pants talk.
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