Red Sox game vs. Mets starts with slight delay after plane issues strand team in Chicago hours before game in New York

Key Points:

• The Boston Red Sox faced significant travel delays on Friday, being stuck in Chicago for hours due to multiple plane issues, which delayed their arrival in Queens and pushed back the start of their game against the New York Mets.
• Despite the rushed travel, the Red Sox quickly took advantage of the Mets' sluggish start, scoring two early runs in the opening play after a dropped fly ball and an RBI by Masataka Yoshida.
• The Red Sox are currently playing their best baseball of the season, riding a six-game winning streak and having won 11 of their last 13 games, showing resilience even after previous travel disruptions.
• Earlier in the season, the Red Sox overcame a late-night flight that had them arriving home at 5 a.m. before defeating the New York Yankees, highlighting their ability to perform well despite travel challenges.
• Given the Mets' struggles this season, the Red Sox's travel issues may not severely impact their performance, but any early mistakes could be seen as a result of their delayed arrival.