BOSTON RED SOX PHOTOS: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Vs. Washington Nationals.
“Members of the Boston Red Sox wear #42 on their jerseys in honor of Jackie Robinson Day as they line up before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell smiles before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman walks toward the pitchers mound before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman walks toward the pitchers mound before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jeff Bauman reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez hits a two run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jeff Bauman reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts turns a double play during the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon survivors announce ‘Play Ball’ before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez flips his bat after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arrendondo is introduced before saying ‘Play Ball’ with other Marathon survivors before before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Anthony Varvaro and members of the Washington Nationals pause for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Members of the Boston Red Sox pause for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Fans look on during a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“The scoreboard displays a message during a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval pauses for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia pauses for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
Above is a selection of images from an emotional day at Fenway Park. In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, all players and coaches on both teams (and across Major League Baseball) wore the number 42 on their jerseys.
Today also marked the two year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. In recognition, the Boston Red Sox invited survivors and heroes involved with the Marathon to come back and take part in some special pre-game ceremonies. At 2:49 PM, the time of the explosions, the ballpark, along with the entire city, paused for a moment of silence.
Days like these are a tough but necessary reminder of how precious life can be, and it’s amazing to see how those there today have managed to resume their lives with such strength and resilience.
