After a trip to the hospital that left many Sox fans worried, Chris Sale is healthy and ready to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers, according to manager Alex Cora.
Cora also gave a nod to Sale's explanation for his ailment, laughing as he discussed that the extra days off will allow Sale's belly button to fully heal.
Whether or not Sale's explanation of a belly button ring infection is true, Sale's teammates and fans are relieved that he's recovered and ready to go.
After an uncharacteristic start in Game 1 of the ALCS that resulted in four walks and two earned runs in only four innings pitched, Sale was admitted to a hospital in Boston and was scratched from his Game 5 start.
Fortunately, his teammates picked up the slack while he was gone, and David Price pitched his best postseason game of his career en route to a series-winning victory in Houston.
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The Red Sox will need all hands on deck against an extremely talented Dodgers squad. Now, with their ace raring to go, they're healthy and ready to battle for a championship.