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WORLD SERIES: Alex Cora says David Price will start Game 5 for Red Sox

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox delivers the pitch during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

In a bombshell of an announcement, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said David Price will take the mound for the team in Game 5 of the World Series.

Cora made the announcement as he walked off from his press conference following the team's 9-6 win in Game 4 of the series Saturday night.

Price started in Game 2 of the series for the Red Sox, earning his second career postseason win as he pitched six innings and gave up two runs with five strikeouts.

He had earned his first playoff win in his previous start against the Astros, helping the Red Sox clinch a spot in the World Series.

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