Red Sox broadcaster apologizes after saying Red Sox should hit Yankees’ Austin Wells, ‘fight’ Jazz Chisholm Jr.
With the Yankees up 7-1, Chisholm stole a pair of bases to get to third base.
Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming has apologized for his comments made during yesterday's broadcast in which he suggested that Boston pitcher Jovani Morán should physically confront Yankees catcher Austin Wells and start a fight with second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. Flemming expressed regret for his comments, stating that they crossed a line and that he meant no disrespect to the Yankees players or organization.
He admitted that he was emotional and that the emotion of the moment got the best of him. Flemming had previously referred to Chisholm as a "bush league player" and suggested that he "plays the game the wrong way." The incident occurred as the Yankees were leading the game 16-1, with Chisholm stealing two bases to reach third base.
Color analyst Will Middlebrooks commented on Flemming's comments, suggesting that the team was electing not to hold him on in the situation.
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