Red Sox broadcaster apologizes for comments about Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. during blowout: ‘Crossed a line’

Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming has apologized after criticizing Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the air during Sunday's game, an eventual 16-1 romp in New York's favor.

Flemming of WEEI on Monday posted the following statement on social media:

"Since I have been receiving nonstop calls and threats, I felt like it was important to hop back on here and say: My comments during yesterday's broadcast crossed a line. I'm emotional and a fan at heart and that bled into the broadcast."

In a second post, Flemming continued:

"I meant no disrespect to the Yankees players or organization. I could and should have used different words. These rivalry games get me fired up; I apologize for letting the emotion of the moment get the best of me."

With the Yankees leading 7-1 in the eighth inning, Chisholm Jr. stole second and third base in what would turn out to be a nine-run inning for the Yankees. After the stolen bases, Flemming voiced his displeasure in what he presumably saw as an effort to "run up the score" on Boston:

Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming says Boston's pitcher should drill Austin Wells and fight Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Original source: https://www.cbssports.com/