What Is Causing Craig Kimbrel’s Recent Struggles? Alex Cora Has A Theory

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It’s hard to find anything wrong with the Boston Red Sox right now. They just won their 80th game thanks to another dramatic comeback and lead the American League East by nine games. That said… Craig Kimbrel has had a pretty rough two weeks. The Red Sox closer recorded his fourth blown save of the season Tuesday night, allowing a game-tying home run to Toronto Blue Jays slugger Justin Smoak with two outs in the ninth inning. Kimbrel now has allowed at least one run in four of his last five outings dating to July 23, surrendering six hits and five walks in that span. His ERA has ballooned from 1.73 to 2.49. This stretch is an anomaly for the seven-time All-Star, who pretty much has been dominant

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