Boston Red Sox Photos: Monday, September 21, 2015 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walks through the tunnel during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Kids form a 500 formation in the outfield during a ceremony recognizing Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz’ 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hugs former pitcher Pedro Martinez during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hugs Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as he declares ‘David Ortiz Day’ in Boston during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz reacts during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is presented with an Infiniti car during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Former Bosotn Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, catcher Jason Varitek, and pitcher Tim Wakefield exit a car as they greet Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz react during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tips his cap as he is introduced during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz speaks with President & CEO Larry Lucchino and former pitcher Pedro Martinez during a ceremony recognizing his 500th career home run before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox third baseman Brock Holt slides into home plate during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia reaches for an overthrown ball as outfielder Grady Sizemore slides into second base during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaps as he throws to first base during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a go ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a go ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts high five second baseman Dustin Pedroia, center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., and right fielder Mookie Betts after hitting a go ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hugs designated hitter David Ortiz alongside second baseman Dustin Pedroia, center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., and right fielder Mookie Betts after hitting a go ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hugs designated hitter David Ortiz after hitting a go ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. reacts after recording the final out during the ninth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hugs second baseman Dustin Pedroia after the last out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 21, 2015.”
The Red Sox honored David Ortiz yesterday, who returned home to Fenway Park for the first time since hitting his 500th career home run. The slugger was joined by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, former players Pedro Martinez, Tim Wakefield, and Jason Varitek, and other Red Sox executives and ownership.
Here are some moments from the ceremony, as well as from an exciting game to follow. After a back and forth battle and several lead changes, shortstop Xander Bogaerts was able to finally seal the win with an eighth inning grand slam, and some great reactions after!
One game down in the last home stand of the 2015 season!
