Yankees’ Aaron Boone Fires Shots At Red Sox After Bench-Clearing Brawl

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The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees ramped up a notch Wednesday night, when the benches cleared twice, including a brawl headlined by Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly and Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin. Austin was at the center of an incident in the second inning when he slid into second base with his cleats up. Red Sox shortstop Brock Holt took exception, inciting a minor fracas. After Austin took a Kelly fastball to the ribs in the seventh inning, he slammed his bat to the ground and charged the mound, as the two players exchanged a number of punches in the skirmish. After New York’s 10-7 win, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had some strong words for the Red Sox and how

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