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Yankees' Chisholm dismisses Red Sox broadcaster's criticism over late-game steals

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. brushed off comments from Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming, who called the Yankees second baseman 'bush league' after he stole two bases in the eighth inning of a 16-1 blowout. Chisholm noted that the Red Sox themselves ran wild against New York in a 2024 game, and manager Aaron Boone said he instructed the steal attempt because Boston wasn't holding the runner. Several Yankees players also criticized Flemming's suggestion that Boston should retaliate by throwing at a batter.

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The stolen bases occurred in the eighth inning of Sunday's blowout, with Boone acknowledging he directed the attempt after noticing Boston's infielders weren't holding Chisholm on first. The Yankees manager said he shouted across the field to Boston's interim skipper about his intentions. Chisholm pointed to a July 2024 contest where the Red Sox set a franchise record with nine steals against New York in a 9-3 victory, noting no complaints were made then.

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