I won't complain if the Sox get the #1 seed. If that happens that probably means CLE isn't going to be the 8. Before his last 2 starts, Cole had 3 straight rough ones IIRC. He can certainly be hit and hit hard.
3 years ago I'd be hoping with no confidence that they can beat tough pitchers. Now I have a ton of confidence. The Sox are really good and can hit good pitchers. This isn't 2017. Bring on whoever.