Yankees' Boone Explains Having Jazz Chisholm Jr. Steal Bases, Accepts Red Sox Broadcaster's Apology
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed he instructed Jazz Chisholm Jr. to steal bases late in a 16-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, responding to criticism from Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming who called the steals "bush league."
- Boone stated the decision to run was based on the Red Sox not playing "straight" defense and rejected the notion that the Yankees were "waving the white flag" despite their large lead.
- Both Boone and Chisholm pushed back against traditional "unwritten rules" about stealing bases with a big lead, saying these rules have evolved and that the Yankees were playing proper baseball.
- Flemming apologized for his comments following backlash from Yankees players and Boone, who said he accepted the apology.
- The Yankees’ aggressive play helped secure a crucial victory, extending their lead over the Red Sox to three games in the AL Wild Card race.
