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Alex Cora defends Triston Casas after Ted Williams ‘myth’ comment

Triston Casas might have irked some Ted Williams fans with his comments on Saturday evening.

The Boston first baseman golfed a pitch into the Fenway Park bleachers during Saturday’s 7-2 win over the Angels — with his tape-measure blast eventually landing at 429 feet.

But with his big fly still falling well short of the famous “Ted Williams seat” in right field, Casas cast his doubts about whether or not the Red Sox legend really managed to drive a ball more than 500 feet.

“That’s my best ball, for sure,” Casas told reporters. “I had one hit harder, exit velo-wise, last year.