NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Ralph Lauren reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ralph Lauren
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a two run home run during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luke Voit
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI single during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts to first base after hitting an RBI single during the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: David Price #24, Mitch Moreland #18, Steve Pearce #25, and Eduardo Nunez #36 of the Boston Red Sox react as runs score during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price; Mitch Moreland; Steve Pearce; Eduardo Nunez
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Giancarlo Stanton
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox hits a three run home run during the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox hits a three run home run off of Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of a game on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; Aroldis Chapman
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Kimbrel #46 and Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel; Sandy Leon
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Kimbrel #46 and Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel; Sandy Leon
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox celebrates as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Members of the Boston Red Sox celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Xander Bogaerts #2 and David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts; David Price
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Members of the Boston Red Sox celebrate as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Eduardo Nunez #$36 and Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Nunez; Eduardo Rodriguez
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Benintendi #16, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate as they clinch the American League East division after a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr., Xander Bogaerts
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Benintendi #16 and Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching the American League East division following a victory against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Brock Holt
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: of the Boston Red Sox during the inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
For the third straight year, the Boston Red Sox are champions of the American League East division. Mookie Betts led the charge last night in a back and forth game that finally ended in an 11-6 win against the Yankees.Â
This was the end result of a long, hard week of work. A lot of preparation goes into every game to set ourselves up to be in a position to get the images we need. We arrive hours early to the ballpark to remote cameras, figure out access and security, and scope out spots to position ourselves. It was frustrating to go through that process twice only to lose the first two games, but that made last night all the sweeter. A big thank you to Yankees photographers Ari and Barrie for being so accommodating and helping us get the shots we need. It was also great working along our team Staff Photographer, Matt Thomas, as well as the rest of our Creative Services team who made the trip down.Â
I’m back home now, but on the train ride home found myself thinking about how lucky I am to be a part of a special team and organization like this. Three division championships in three years doesn’t just happen in baseball, and I don’t take for granted the fact that I get to document a team of this caliber. Let’s hope for a deep run into October!
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Boston Red Sox looks on as he warms up on deck during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ian Kinsler
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Blake Swihart #23 of the Boston Red Sox catches during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Swihart
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees bats during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Giancarlo Stanton
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts as strikes out during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Giancarlo Stanton
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after scoring after getting caught in a run down during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox dives into home plate as he scores after getting caught in a run down during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox hits a go ahead three run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his second home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a go ahead three run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his second home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Andrew Benintendi #16 after hitting a go ahead three run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his second home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce; Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ian Kinsler
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox dives into home plate as he avoids the tag of Austin Romine #28 of the New York Yankees after getting caught in a run down during the fourth inning of a game on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.; Austin Romine
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with sunflower seeds after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his third home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 2: Steve Pearce #25 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 2, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his third home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce
I’m back in Boston after a trip to the Dominican Republic for a big four game weekend series against the New York Yankees. Game one went our way, as Steve Pearce blasted three home runs to give the Sox a big win.Â
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees before a game on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez; Gary Sanchez
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox walks out of the tunnel before game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Fizdale
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Giancarlo Stanton
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox withs with Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees before a game on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora; Aaron Boone
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Giancarlo Stanton #217 of the New York Yankees before a game on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.D. Martinez; Giancarlo Stanton
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Drew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he develops a blister during the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Pomeranz
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Drew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Pomeranz
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Giancarlo Stanton
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game tying RBI triple during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Spike Lee reacts during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Spike Lee
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 8: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after recording the final out against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aroldis Chapman
Here are a few photos from the first game of this week’s Yankees-Red Sox series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.