For a fleeting moment in the Bronx, everything felt perfect. Anthony Volpe had just sent a ball soaring into the seats, sparking joy and hope.

The New York Yankees ‘ electric young shortstop hit a two-run homer in the first inning against the rival Red Sox, and fans were on their feet, roaring with delight.

Then, almost like a record-scratching mid-celebration, the energy shifted.

In the second inning, Volpe was plunked on the left elbow by a pitch, which eventually forced him out of the game.

The tension inside Yankee Stadium grew thick as fog. One swing had lit a fire, but one errant pitch doused it in uncertainty. Baseball, like life, can flip its mood in a heartbeat — Friday night was a cruel reminder.

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