Acquiring champagne for a post-series celebration is a logistical challenge for teams participating in a playoff run, but it seems the Red Sox didn’t appreciate how quick the Rays were to place their order during the ALDS.
According to NBC Sports Boston’s John Tomase, the Red Sox took issue with the Rays’ decision to order champagne even after the Red Sox delivered a 14-6 beat down in Game 2 that changed the tenor of the series.
For Alex Verdugo, the champagne — in addition to images of the Rays eating popcorn in the dugout during their lone victory of the series in Game 1 — was a bridge too far.