Boston Red Sox players rolled into Queens ready to play the Mets, but not before making light of a brutal travel day that saw their plane hit with two mechanical issues. They were stuck in Chicago way longer than anyone wanted, finally landing just after 5:00 p.m. on game day, pushing Friday's 7:15 p.m. ET start to 7:51 p.m.
From Chicago Delays to Custom Threads
NESN's Jahmai Webster caught the team wearing custom "Show and Go Airlines" shirts that also read, "See you at 4:15." It was a wild travel schedule: they were supposed to fly Thursday night but didn't leave until Friday, arriving just two hours before game time. Talk about cutting it close. But hey, when you're on a roll, you find a way to laugh about it, right?Rolling Despite the Roadblocks
And roll they did! Despite the chaos, the Red Sox absolutely took care of business against the Mets, snatching a 6-2 victory. That's their seventh win in a row, people! Sonny Gray was on fire, giving up just five hits and a single earned run over six innings to grab the win. On offense, Anthony Seigler smashed a clutch two-run homer, and Wilyer Abreu had a monster night with three hits and two RBI. This team is finding ways to win even when everything seems to go wrong. What a turnaround for a team that had a tough start, with manager Alex Cora fired in late April. Interim manager Chad Tracy has absolutely steadied the ship, going 34-31 since taking over. Now, they're set to face the Mets again on Saturday, looking for their eighth straight win. A victory could even push them past the Toronto Blue Jays for sole possession of third place in the American League East. These guys are playing with a chip on their shoulder, and it's awesome to watch.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.