Grisham is typically an on-base threat and he’s having a tremendous season, but against left-handers this year, he’s a .192 hitter with a .634 OPS. Rice has also been worse against lefties compared to his impressive production in right-on-left matchups — he’s batting .205 with a .256 OBP against left-handers.

Brayan Bello’s dominant, seven-inning start Friday was more than just another stellar outing against the Yankees in a long line of them. It was yet another reminder that Bello has emerged as a staff force so far in 2025.

The squirrel emerged near the Red Sox dugout on the third-base line, running into Boston’s rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia before making his way to the mound. Fried then stood and watched the squirrel make himself at home, standing for a few moments on the dirt before scampering off toward first base.

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The Red Sox did outhit the Yankees, 10-8, but they were brutal with runners in scoring position early in the game before scoring five of their six runs in the final five innings (including two in the ninth on a Roman Anthony home run).

In 22 starts, Buehler posted the worst numbers of his career with a 5.40 ERA, 16.5 percent strikeout rate and 10.7 percent walk rate.

The squirrel ran into Garcia’s foot between pitches, causing a delay on the field. The post Watch: Squirrel on the loose visits Red Sox’ Jhostynxon Garcia at the plate during MLB debut appeared first on Boston.

Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer was one of them, as he pointed out he thinks the Sox’ biggest red flag is the collapse of their bullpen in recent games. MORE: Red Sox expected