“Boston Red Sox third baseman Garin Cecchini tests out a camera alongside operator Bob Tomaselli in the dugout before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz smiles in the on-deck circle during the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts sets during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew fouls off a pitch during the third inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Fans reach for a foul ball during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hits a game tying solo home run during the tenth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz celebrates as he rounds first base after hitting a game tying solo home run during the tenth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz celebrates as crosses home plate after hitting a game tying solo home run during the tenth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli hits a walk-off solo home run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate in the dugout as first baseman Mike Napoli hits a walk-off solo home run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate in the dugout after first baseman Mike Napoli hit a walk-off solo home run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate as they mob first baseman Mike Napoli after hitting a walk-off solo home run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate as they mob first baseman Mike Napoli after hitting a walk-off solo home run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, June 18, 2014.”
What a day! On a rare mid-week daytime game, the Boston Red Sox completed a series sweep of the Minnesota Twins, winning a nail biter in vintage walk-off fashion.
After a 0-0 game was broken up by a Minnesota home run in the tenth inning, the Sox responded with back to back home runs by David Ortiz and Mike Napoli to tie and then win the game. It was the first time the Red Sox had won in walk-off fashion on back to back home runs since June 14, 1999.
A great game for photos, and a solid end to a successful homestand overall.
I’m off from baseball for a few weeks, as I’m headed across the pond! More to come soon.
“Fans watch batting practice in the Green Monster seats before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“The 2013 World Champion flag is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli reaches into the stands to catch a foul ball during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz laughs during a mound visit during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey tosses the ball as he is taken out of the game during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino avoids a tag from pitcher Rick Porcello during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell argues with the home plate umpire after right fielder Shane Victorino was called for interference while running out a ground ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera gestures after Detroit defeated the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”
