Red Sox broadcaster apologizes after urging pitcher to fight Yankees star
- During Sunday's 16-1 loss, WEEI broadcaster Will Flemming called New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. a "bush league player," suggesting Boston pitcher Jovani Moran should "drill" one of his teammates.
- Frustration initially boiled over following a controversial fifth-inning non-catch by Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, which officials ruled a hit, allowing the Yankees to extend a pivotal scoring rally.
- Analyst Will Middlebrooks joined the criticism, calling the steals a "selfish play" and "padding your stats," while Flemming asked, "Wouldn't you sort of like to see Moran drill Wells right here?"
- New York secured the season series tiebreaker against Boston, moving four games ahead in the American League wild-card race after outscoring their rivals 25-3 in the final two games.
- Flemming later apologized on X for his on-air remarks, which drew attention as the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry intensifies during the high-stakes push for American League postseason spots.
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BVM Sports USRed Sox broadcaster apologizes for comments about Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during blowout: 'Crossed a line'
Radio announcer Will Flemming took offense when Chisholm stole two bases with the Yankees up 7-1 in the eighth inning
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