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Squirrel Delays Yankees-Red Sox Game; Red Sox Win

8/23/2025

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On August 22, 2025, a squirrel briefly delayed the Yankees-Red Sox game in the fourth inning.
The squirrel approached players, including rookie Jhostynxon Garcia and pitcher Max Fried, before exiting the field.
The Red Sox won the game 1-0, strengthening their position in the AL wild card race.
This incident adds to a history of animal interruptions at Yankee Stadium, including a cat in 2021.

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Story summary

On August 22, 2025, a squirrel briefly delayed the Yankees-Red Sox game in the fourth inning.
The squirrel approached players, including rookie Jhostynxon Garcia and pitcher Max Fried, before exiting the field.
The Red Sox won the game 1-0, strengthening their position in the AL wild card race.
This incident adds to a history of animal interruptions at Yankee Stadium, including a cat in 2021.