BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Members of the Boston Red Sox stretch before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: The glove of Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Josh Osich of the Boston Red Sox says goodbye to teammates after being traded to the Chicago Cubs before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Osich
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Phillips Valdez #71 and Darwinzon Hernandez #63 of the Boston Red Sox pose for a portrait before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phillips Valdez; Darwinzon Hernandez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: The necklaces of Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox are shown before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice in the auxiliary concourse batting cage before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox prays before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Arauz
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox warms up as the suns sets before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks at his bat before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Colten Brewer #48 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Colten Brewer
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox leaps as he catches a fly ball during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox wears Franklin batting gloves as he bats during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox slides during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Members of the Atlanta Braves celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double during the eighth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
Wrapping up the month of August. Only one more month left of this bizarre season.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs for a Jimmy Fund patient before a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Steve Pearce #25 and Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox react before a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce; Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox runs onto he field during the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox practices swings in the mirror before a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox attempts to catch a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox attempts to catch a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Colten Brewer #54 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Colten Brewer
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Andrew Benintendi #16 and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox warm up on deck during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: The Franklin batting gloves of J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox are shown during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox scores during the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: Fans of the Boston Red Sox wave foam fingers during the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 18: George Springer #4 and Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on May 18, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer; Carlos Correa
A tough one last night, but finally starting to turn the corner toward summertime.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Andrew Benintendi #16, Mookie Betts #50, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox look on before a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Mookie Betts; Jackie Bradley Jr.; J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates before a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: of the Boston Red Sox during the inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners slides as he avoids the tag of Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox to score during the first inning of a game on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.P. Crawford; Sandy Leon
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox scores during the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after hitting a three run home run. during the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sandy Leon
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners delivers as he records his 2,500th career strike out during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Felix Hernandez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Colten Brewer #54 of the Boston Red Sox and Sandy Leon #3 celebrate a victory against the Seattle Mariners on May 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Colten Brewer; Sandy Leon
Another win for the sox on what seemed like our first nice, warm, blue-sky sunny day of the season at Fenway Park. It makes a difference.