The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman to their roster, and they could target New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso in the offseason.

NEW YORK — These days, many Yankees fans criticize every single decision that manager Aaron Boone makes, even the right ones. Those fans make their presence felt in the Bronx each day as the boos rain down when Boone’s name is announced during pregame introductions.

Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night that clinched the season series between the longtime rivals.

The swashbuckling squirrel then inspected Fried’s foot hole on the mound before darting toward Ben Rice at first base. Rice, too, was initially statue-esque, but he ultimately jumped away as the squirrel grew near.

The Boston Red Sox won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes last offseason, but they'll likely need to win it again in the coming winter.

Though Friday’s announcement by manager Alex Cora that struggling right-hander Walker Buehler is moving to the bullpen didn’t necessarily come as a surprise, the venue at which the decision was revealed could only be described as fitting.

Lefthander Steven Matz, a 34-year-old Stony Brook native, is a new member of the Red Sox after being traded by the Cardinals ahead of last month’s deadline. A career starter who spent his first six seasons with the Mets, Matz has transitioned to a relief role — at least for now.

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.

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

Walker Buehler has said all the right things about his struggles for the Boston Red Sox this year. Unfortunately, he just never got the job done on the mound. B