Verizon Fios has issued a statement about an “issue” faced by Red Sox fans during game 3 of the American League Division Series.
Many Verizon Fios customers watching Sunday night’s game had the action interrupted, while batters were at the plate, in a tight game against the Tampa Bay Rays that went to extra innings.
Viewers were sharing those concerns via social media, trying to stop the advertisements from running. so they would not miss a key play.
One of those expressing concern was Dale Arnold of NESN.
.@MLBNetwork or @verizonfios is the worst. How is there a 2 minute commercial break while @RedSox are hitting in the third inning?
— Dale Arnold (@DaleEArnold) October 10, 2021
Arnold wasn’t the only one looking for answers.
@verizonfios and @MLBNetwork why are there commercials just playing during the middle of an inning during Red Sox / Rays game??? It’s happened multiple times during this game! Please stop it!!
— ScottG (@scooter6580) October 10, 2021
On Monday, Verizon responded to a request for information from Boston 25 News.
“A system issue that caused viewers in the Boston area to see ads outside of commercial breaks during last night’s broadcast on MLB Network was resolved during the latter portion of the game,” said Andrew Testa with Verizon corporate communications.
“We apologize for the inconvenience,” said Testa.
The Sox went one to win the game 6-4 in dramatic walk-off fashion thanks to a home run by catcher Christian Vázquez.
Thankfully, the game was not in a commercial break at the time. The Red Sox lead the series 2-1.
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