Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora faced criticism for missing a game against the New York Mets to attend his daughter Camila’s graduation at Boston College. Cora prioritized family over baseball, stating, “I made the best decision for my daughter, and for those who don’t understand, I’m not gonna try to convince them.” Despite the team’s victory, the decision was heavily scrutinized in local media, particularly by radio host Mike Felger, who argued that Cora could have attended both the graduation, which ended by noon, and managed the evening game. Felger emphasized the importance of leadership and showing commitment to the team.
During a follow-up press conference, Cora shook his head when asked about leaving the graduation early. He asserted that being present for Camila’s milestone was paramount, saying, “this is secondary.” Cora highlighted the significance of his role as a father, expressing that while he understands differing opinions, he believes everyone has faced similar moments of prioritizing family. He later responded to the criticism with humor, acknowledging that people have their own family decisions to make.
Many sports fans expressed support for Cora’s choice, arguing that there are 162 games in the season, but only one graduation. Positive comments on social media emphasized that Cora was right to prioritize his family, and he later shared a photo celebrating with family at the graduation, captioning it with #FamiliaEsFamilia, reaffirming that family comes first without needing further explanation.
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