TAKE A SEAT

Didi Gregorius received what Boone said was a planned day off, adding that the star shortstop was fine after getting kicked in the head while making a tag late in Friday night’s game.

“We felt like this was kind of a week in the making and kind of picking the best day,” Boone said. “This one made the most sense. But it’s always tough when you’re not playing your dudes.”