Boston Red Sox Photos: Thursday, April 21, 2016 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Martin Walsh
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox reaches to catch a foul ball during the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: A young fan waves during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox fields a ground ball during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Fans do the wave during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox slides into second base after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Travis Shaw #47 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a go ahead RBI double during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Evan Longoria
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Travis Shaw #47 of the Boston Red Sox catches a fly ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox attempts to catch a fly ball off the Green Monster as Brock Holt #12 looks on during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Brock Holt
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Brandon Guyer #5, Steven Souza Jr. #20, and Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on April 21, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandon Guyer; Steven Souza Jr.; Kevin Kiermaier

Here are images from the last game of the first home stand of the season, a tough loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Photos: Boston Red Sox Grapefruit League Games.

FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 4: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox takes the field during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 4, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 1: Blake Swihart #23 of the Boston Red Sox participates in a sliding drill during a team workout on March 1, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Swihart
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 3: Hanley Ramirez #13 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox walk toward the field during a team workout on March 3, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Hanley Ramirez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 3: Rusney Castillo #38, Mookie Betts #50 and Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox look on during a team workout on March 3, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Mookie Betts; Rusney Castillo
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 4: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox walks toward the dugout during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 4, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 4: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox receives signs during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 4, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs during a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs during a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: Clay Buchholz #11 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Clay Buchholz
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox prepares his bat on deck during a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: David Murphy #18 of the Boston Red Sox scores during a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Murphy
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 7: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays warms up on deck during a Grapefruit League game against the Boston Red Sox on March 7, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Evan Longoria
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 7: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the Boston Red Sox makes a diving stop during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pablo Sandoval
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 7: Henry Owens #60 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Henry Owens
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 7: Dustin Pedroia #15 and Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox high five after turning a double play during a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia; Xander Bogaerts
FT. MYERS, FL – MARCH 7: The sun sets after a Grapefruit League game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

After three weeks in sunny Fort Myers, Florida at Red Sox Spring Training camp, I’m finally back in Boston. The team looks very promising this year. The talented in the Red Sox Creative Services department is off to a great start, too. We’ve produced some really compelling content so far, which will serve as a good base to build upon as we head into the season.

Here are a few closing images from the last week of Grapefruit League games I shot. 

I’m really excited for the season to begin, but first I’m off to Indian Wells, California, to shoot tennis at the BNP Paribas Open. More to come from the West side soon! 

Thanks for following all Spring.

Boston Red Sox Photos: Thursday, May 1, 2014 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

"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 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 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."
“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."
“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."
“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."
“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."
“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."
“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."
“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."
“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 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 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 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."
“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."
“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."
“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. 

Onto the Oakland Athletics this weekend!

Tampa Bay Rays.

"Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon flexes his muscles before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Baltimore."
"Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria throws to first base in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Baltimore."
"Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon talks with fans before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Baltimore."

Here are a few of my shots of some of the notables on the Tampa Bay Rays.