Wed Sep 18 05:51:55 UTC 2024: ## Red Sox and Yankees Spar Over Pitching Incidents, but No Suspensions for Cora
**New York, NY** – Tensions flared during the Red Sox and Yankees weekend series, with accusations of intentional hit-by-pitches and veiled threats of retaliation fueling the rivalry.
Despite the heated exchange, Red Sox manager Alex Cora will not face a suspension from Major League Baseball for suggesting pitcher Brayan Bello may have intentionally thrown at Yankees star Aaron Judge. The incident, which saw Bello hit a 97.4 mph sinker behind Judge’s legs in the sixth inning, sparked controversy, but ultimately didn’t escalate further.
The drama began in the first inning when Yankees ace Gerrit Cole hit Boston slugger Rafael Devers with a pitch. Cora hinted that Cole’s throw might have been intentional, citing Devers’ strong record against Cole. In response, Cole intentionally walked Devers in the fourth inning, a move Cora interpreted as Cole avoiding a rematch after the hit-by-pitch.
Cora, while not directly accusing Bello of intentionally throwing at Judge, made cryptic comments suggesting that the Red Sox had an opportunity to retaliate but ultimately chose not to.
The Yankees, however, appear to be moving on from the incident. Manager Aaron Boone stated that the team has bigger priorities ahead and is not dwelling on the weekend’s events.
The rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees remains intense, with another chapter likely to unfold next season.
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