Boston Red Sox Photos: Saturday, July 23, 2016 vs. Minnesota Twins.
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox walks down the stairs in the tunnel before a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the tunnel before a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hugs Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins before a game on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Joe Mauer
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Members of the Navy walk on to the field before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: A member of the Military looks on before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Massachusetts Transit Police member Kurt Power and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charlie Baker; Kurt Power
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Members of the Navy salute as the American flag is dropped over the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: A young fan reaches out to catch the American flag as it is dropped over the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charlie Baker
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox runs onto the field before a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as wind blows dust on the field during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox slides as he scores on a sacrifice fly during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Members of the Minnesota Twins react as wind blows dust on the field during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox tosses his bat after hitting a three run home run during the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run during the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with David Ortiz #34 after hitting a three run home run during the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez; David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with David Ortiz #34 after hitting a three run home run during the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez; David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Kennys Vargas #19 of the Minnesota Twins slides as he avoids the tag of Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox to score the game tying run during the seventh inning of a game on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kennys Vargas; Sandy Leon
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double during the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 23: Clay Buchholz #11 of the Boston Red Sox exits the game during the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Clay Buchholz
This was a tough one yesterday for the Red Sox. After building up a big lead early, the Twins bats came alive, and the visiting team ended up walking away with a win.
There was still plenty of action, though, and some crazy wind and stormy skies made for a nice moody atmosphere early on.