Red Sox Wilyer Abreu Speaks On Playing Through Venezuelan Crisis

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One of the greatest things about sports is the ability to take our minds away from whatever is happening in the world and get behind a common goal for three hours.

But for the players on the field, it is a lot easier said than done.

The Boston Red Sox roster is chock full of Venezuelan talent. The country of Venezuela was rocked by an earthquake over the weekend, and 50,000 people are still missing.

On more than one occasion, right fielder Wilyer Abreu has used his platform to raise awareness about the crisis.

After Boston's fifth straight win, he told NESN's Jahmai Webster that it has not been easy for him and his teammates.

"It's very hard to play right now with everything that is going on in Venezuela," Abreu said. "We are doing everything we can to stay focused on the game. It's very emotional.

"We feel like we're there trying to support everything we can. We are trying to do whatever it takes to stay focused on the game, but it's hard to play like that."

Abreu had a run and an RBI in the Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Wilyer Abreu gives @WebsterOnTV a very honest answer about playing baseball right now

"It's very hard to play right now with everything that's going on in Venezuela, but we're doing everything we can to stay focused on the game."

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