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manager will not face a suspension from Major League Baseball after suggesting that pitcher may have intentionally thrown at star The incident took place during the to the Red Sox on Saturday, when Bello hit a 97.4 mph sinker behind Judge's legs in the sixth inning, sparking controversy, as if this rivalry needs it. Following the revelation involving Cora, stressed that the Yankees have bigger priorities to focus on.
"I feel like we're beyond this weekend. We most likely won't play them again this year. "We have too many important things ahead of us to be distracted by that," the New York manager.
The backstory to this latest situation Tensions flared early in the game, when Yankees ace hit Boston slugger with a pitch in the first inning. After the game, Cora hinted that Cole's throw might have been intentional, especially given Devers' strong record against Cole. In the fourth inning, Cole chose to intentionally walk Devers with the bases empty, which Cora interpreted as a clear sign that Cole did not want to face him again after the first inning hit-by-pitch.
" . That's the essential thing," Cora told reporters after the game," he said. When asked if the situation was resolved, Cora made cryptic comments about the sixth inning, suggesting that the Red Sox had an opportunity for retribution that did not materialize.
"It closed yesterday, around the sixth inning, so you know, we had our chance. It didn't happen. We have to move forward," he said.
Another chapter in this intense rivalry that will likely continue at some point next season, as these two team will , like Aaron Boone mentioned..
