Red Sox broadcaster apologizes for comments about Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during blowout: 'Crossed a line'
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Key Points:
- Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming apologized for criticizing Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game, which ended in a 16-1 Yankees victory.
- Flemming acknowledged his comments crossed a line, attributing them to his emotional investment and fandom affecting his broadcast.
- He clarified he meant no disrespect to the Yankees players or organization and apologized for using inappropriate language during the heated rivalry game.
- The controversy arose after Chisholm Jr. stole second and third base in the eighth inning, prompting Flemming to call him "a bush league player" and accuse him of playing "the game the wrong way."
- Flemming's remarks sparked backlash, including nonstop calls and threats, leading to his public apology on social media.
