The Boston Red Sox failed to win on Opening Day, losing a 6-5 extra innings thriller to the New York Yankees. In the process, they were handed an injury scare, with star shortstop Xander Bogaerts limping down the line after hitting a go-ahead single late in the game. He eventually exited early.

Well, Red Sox fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Alex Cora gave an update on Bogaert's hamstring and sounded rather hopeful that he should return pretty quickly.

Via NBC Boston:

Sounds like it's basically hamstring tightness for the infielder. Bogaerts also said he expects to play on Saturday if everything feels right in the morning:

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“I feel good,” Bogaerts said. “Hopefully, I come back tomorrow and feel good and get ready to go.”

A scary sight for the Red Sox though, who will need all guns blazing in order to compete in a heavily packed AL East. If Bogaerts did miss time, it would be a huge blow on both sides of the ball, but they do have newly-acquired Trevor Story, who is a natural shortstop. However, it would leave a hole at second base.

Nonetheless, it sounds like Bogaerts dodged a bullet. The Red Sox will be looking to even up the series at one as they send Nick Pivetta to the mound on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.