Tatum Gets Benched! Plus, the Sox Fall to the Yankees.

Brian breaks down Team USA’s win over Serbia on Sunday, including the surprising decision to not play Jayson Tatum (0:40). Then, Brian recaps the Red Sox’s disappointing weekend, losing two of three to the Yankees, and discusses the reasons behind their slump (25:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about the Olympics (56:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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