Boston Red Sox Photos: Friday, July 8, 2016 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Newly acquired Boston Celtics player Al Horford throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Al Horford

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Newly acquired Boston Celtics player Al Horford reacts with his son Ean after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Al Horford

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: The necklace of David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Mookie Betts #2 of the Boston Red Sox high fives a fan after scoring during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox is injured after stealing second base during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Jackie Bradley Jr.

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox loses his helmet after stealing second base during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox tumbles after catching a line drive during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Bryce Brentz # 64, Jackie Bradley Jr. #25, and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Bryce Brentz; Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: David Ortiz #34 hugs Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox following a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Koji Uehara

I’ve found it very difficult to keep up with my blog this home stand in a timely matter! It’s that time of the season where things seem to just happen nonstop, and it’s hard to stay afloat. I’m finally getting to the rest of the games I shot this week. Here is the first, against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox welcomed new Boston Celtics draft pick, Al Horford, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.