New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted a communication breakdown regarding the intentional walk of Rafael Devers by ace Gerrit Cole. Boone took responsibility for the situation, stressing the need for better on-field communication to avoid confusion.

During the game, Cole’s decision to walk Devers impacted their strategy and allowed the Boston Red Sox to capitalize, leading to a defeat for the Yankees. Despite discussing the approach beforehand, not all players were informed of the plan, highlighting a gap in coordination.