The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees ramped up a notch Wednesday night, when the benches cleared twice, including a brawl featuring Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly and Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin. Austin was at the center of an incident in the second inning when he slid into second base with his cleats up and hit Red Sox shortstop Brock Holt, inciting a minor fracas. After Austin took a Kelly fastball to the ribs in the seventh inning, he slammed his bat to the ground and charged the mound, as the two players exchanged a number of punches in the skirmish. After the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had
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Alex Cora, Aaron Boone Excited To Again Be Part Of Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone are in their first years as managers, but they certainly are familiar with the rivalry they now are involved in. Both of their respective teams are hoping to make some major moves during the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, with the Red Sox looking to add an impact bat, especially after the Yankees’ acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton. To hear more from both skippers, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com