The Yankees offense was overmatched again by Brayan Bello — as well as Aroldis Chapman, who closed out the game in the ninth.

NEW YORK (AP) — A squirrel ran onto the field during Friday night’s game between the Yankees and the Red Sox and caused a brief delay.

Midway through the fourth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Red Sox on Friday, a squirrel darted across the field, causing a brief interruption in play. The Yankees’ broadcasting booth first noticed the squirrel when it ran into Red Sox outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia while he was at the plate.

The squirrel emerged near the Red Sox dugout on the third-base line, running into Boston’s rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia before making his way to the mound. Fried then stood and watched the squirrel make himself at home, standing for a few moments on the dirt before scampering off toward first base.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

If the Red Sox and Yankees are tied in the standings after 162 games, Friday’s win — and Boston’s overall dominance over New York this season — will loom large.

Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," will make his MLB debut against the Yankees on Friday.