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Red Sox Endure Bizarre 24-Hour Travel Ordeal
11 Jul
Summary
- Red Sox team plane faced two mechanical issues, causing a 24-hour delay.
- Players dealt with frustration and humor during the extended airport stay.
- The delayed arrival resulted in a game start time adjustment for the Mets series.
The Boston Red Sox faced an extraordinary travel disruption, arriving at Citi Field nearly 24 hours after their scheduled departure from Chicago due to significant mechanical problems with their team plane. The team was initially grounded on Thursday evening after beating the White Sox, encountering issues with a runway tug. This was followed by further delays Friday morning involving cockpit "switches or light bulbs." The players, including reliever Garrett Whitlock and pitcher Peyton Tolle, described the situation as "ridiculous" but tried to make light of it by playing cards and listening to music.
The prolonged delay, which involved an overnight stay in Chicago hotels, eventually saw the Red Sox take off Friday afternoon, landing in New York a little more than two hours before the originally scheduled first pitch against the Mets. The game's start time was consequently pushed back by 35 minutes. This incident marks the second flight delay for the Red Sox in two weeks, following a similar mechanical issue encountered on June 24 after a game in Denver. Despite the travel woes, the team aimed to maintain their recent winning momentum.
