Rivalry Heats Up: Intentional Pitches and Playoff Hopes Stir Drama in Yankees-Red Sox Series Finale
New York — Tensions heightened in a dramatic showdown on Saturday that could linger into the final game of the season between the storied rivals, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The incident involving potential retaliatory pitches has sparked off-field discussions between managers and players alike, hinting at underlying strategies aimed at rallying their teams. During Saturday’s matchup, a controversy erupted when Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello threw a fastball behind Yankees’ Aaron Judge. This move came after Yankees’ pitcher Gerrit Cole hit Red Sox’s Rafael Devers earlier in the game. … Read more