3 reasons Red Sox can win the World Series

2. Boston’s has plenty of bats ready to strike

If there’s one thing no one is questioning about the Red Sox, it’s the guys they can put the lumber in the hands of. Even with J.D. Martinez currently on the shelf (for an undetermined amount of time) due to injury, this lineup boasts prolific hitters that can change a game with one swing.

Kike Hernandez has stabilized the top of the order with a bit of pop as well while the core of Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers are nightmares to face for any pitcher. But let’s also not forget that trade deadline acquisition Kyle Schwarber has been white-hot, as has rookie Bobby Dalbec in the second half of the season. Oh, and that’s without mentioning Hunter Renfroe, who sent 30+ balls over the fence this year, and Alex Verdugo, who has come up clutch multiple times at the end of the year.

Even if they were notably better at Fenway Park than on the road, this offense can put up runs anywhere, which makes them dangerous against any opponent they meet in a series.

1. Red Sox have players who shine under the brightest lights

October baseball is an entirely different animal than the regular season. And to put it plainly, some players are just built for the bright lights and stepping up under pressure. As fate would have it, the Red Sox are blessed with a litany of talents who fit that mold.

For starters, a strong core from Boston’s roster that won the 2018 World Series remains in place with the likes of Sale, Eovaldi, Devers, Bogaerts and several others all capturing a ring then. On top of that, Hernandez was a postseason star for the Dodgers who seemingly came up with one big play after another and Schwarber did the same in 2016 with the Cubs — and he put that on display with his mammoth homer in the Wild Card game.

This might not be a perfect roster in Boston but it is a group flush with talent and guys who have proven that winning and performing in October isn’t too much for them. Sometimes, that’s all that matters when the MLB stage gets as big as ever.