Boston- With David Ortiz manning first base for the Red Sox this week during interleague road games, Kevin Millar tried to remain sharp by reporting early Tuesday for voluntary batting practice. His decision to do so in what amounted to his underwear, however, left him more red-faced than red hot.

With temperatures in the mid-90s and humidity at stifling levels, several Sox players took BP bare-chested, but Millar took it a step further by stripping down to his lycra compression shorts. He didn’t realize that he was putting on a peep show for a local women’s group.

“As soon as I went out there, there was a tour group right behind me of about 20-25 women,” Millar said. “They won’t forget that tour.”

Manager Terry Francona joked that the women were treated to an impromptu episode of “Queer Eye for the Fat Guy.”

“I think I saw a few ladies on the tour throwing up,” he quipped. “Nobody should have to endure that . . . but I think there are about five coaches who feel a lot better about themselves now.”