“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia slides into home plate but is tagged out by catcher José Molina after a double by designated hitter David Ortiz during the seventh inning of the first game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The controversial call stood after being reviewed.”“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia reacts after being called out attempting to score on a double by designated hitter David Ortiz during the seventh inning of the first game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The controversial call stood after being reviewed.”“Boston Red Sox third base coach Brian Butterfield argues a call and is ejected from the game after Dustin Pedroia was called out while attempting to score on a double by designated hitter David Ortiz during the seventh inning of the first game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The controversial call stood after being reviewed.”“Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria catches a fly ball during the eighth inning of the first game of a day-night double header against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaps as he turns a double play over third baseman Evan Longoria during the sixth inning of the first game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A vendor sells cotton candy during the first game of a day-night double header between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Lights are shown during the first game of a day-night double header between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The Budweiser Roof Deck is shown before the second game of a day-night double header between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A disability assistance dog eyes a baseball during a pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Michael Mullins sings the National Anthem during a disability awareness pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Felix Doubront delivers during the first inning of the second game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia turns a double play during the fourth inning of the second game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks and shortstop Xander Bogaerts collide while attempting to catch a foul ball during the sixth inning of the second game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaps as he throws to second base during the fourth inning of the second game of a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A young fan catches a foul ball during the second game of a day-night double header between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The moon is shown behind the Fenway Park press box during the second game of a day-night double header between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 2, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
Here are the photo highlights from what proved to be a very long double header for the Boston Red Sox yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although both games one and two were close, in the end neither of them went the Red Sox way.
“A young fan poses with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“A Portland Sea Dogs security guard displays the World Series trophy during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Former Senator of Maine George Mitchell gives remarks during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Fans pose with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at Hadlock Field in, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Wally the Green Monster poses with the limited edition 2013 Boston Red Sox World Championship Bean Boots during an appearance at the L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, Maine Saturday, February 25, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“A young boy and his mother observe fish in a fish tank at the L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, Maine Saturday, February 25, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox third base coach Brian Butterfield gives remarks at Orano High School, his Alma Mater, in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Former Senator of Maine George Mitchell signs an autograph during an appearance at Orano High School in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with University of Maine mascot Bananas during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with fans during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“The University of Maine women’s hockey team poses with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster and Yale University Mascot Boola the Bulldog pose with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies during an appearance at the Yale Child Study Center at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“Boston Red Sox poet laureate and public address announcer Dick Flavin gives remarks during an appearance at Yale Law School at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow gives remarks during an appearance at Yale Law School at Yale University, his Alma Mater, in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“A fan poses with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at American Training Center in Lowell, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“A veteran poses with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at the VA Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“A 101 year old veteran observes the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series championship ring during an appearance at the VA Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“Police officers in training pose with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at the Reading Police Academy in Reading, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“Red Sox Ambassador Kali Richards (right) gives a rose to a resident at the Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Mayor Martin J. Walsh stands alongside the Boston Red Sox 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies as he addresses guests at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Mayor Martin J. Walsh poses with Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster and the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with a resident alongside the 2004 and 2007 World Series at The Standish Village Assisted Living Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Wally the Green Monster poses with a resident at The Standish Village Assisted Living Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”
I’ve been busy out on the road with the Red Sox contingent lately. We’ve been all over New England, spreading the World Series cheer to schools, community centers, arenas, hospitals, stores, and everything in between.
It’s been a nice opportunity to see some of these places and small towns that I otherwise wouldn’t get the chance to see, and to meet some very friendly and interesting people.
You can also see the effect these trophies have on those who are less fortunate or are struggling at the moment. It seems like these quick moments can go a long way.
