The Boston Red Sox are experiencing significant travel disruptions ahead of their series against the New York Mets, potentially impacting their scheduled games. As of Friday afternoon, the team remained grounded in Chicago due to "multiple plane issues," according to The Boston Globe.
The Red Sox concluded their series against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Their flight was initially scheduled to land at LaGuardia Airport, near Citi Field, by mid-afternoon on Friday. However, persistent mechanical problems have kept the team in Chicago.
The Mets and Red Sox have games scheduled in Queens for Saturday at 4:10 p.m. and Sunday at 1:40 p.m. The status of Friday night's 7:15 p.m. opener remained uncertain as of Friday afternoon, with the Mets still planning to proceed as scheduled.
This latest travel complication comes as the Red Sox are on a hot streak, having won six consecutive games and 11 of their last 13. This impressive run includes a four-game sweep of the Yankees. The team entered Friday's play 2 1/2 games out of a wild card spot.
The Red Sox's recent success began shortly after they also encountered travel issues following a series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies. That delay saw them return to Boston around 5 a.m. on the day they opened their series against the Yankees.