Red Sox defeat Mets after delayed start caused by plane trouble

Red Sox touched down at Citi Field early in the afternoon, only to learn their chartered plane had been grounded for almost a full day due to mechanical issues. The delay pushed the opening pitch back by roughly two hours, compressing the schedule.

Despite the disruption, Boston’s lineup delivered timely hits, including an early solo home run, and held the Mets to two runs for a 5‑2 victory. Houston’s bullpen struggled to contain the surge.