BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox works out in the auxiliary concourse weight room before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: The number 42 retired number sign is displayed in recognition of Jackie Robinson Day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice in the auxiliary concourse batting cage before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 *** Mitch Moreland
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 *** Rafael Devers
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox jumps over the mound as he wears a Black Lives Matter shirt before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 *** Mitch Moreland
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: A 42 patch is displayed on a hat in recognition of Jackie Robinson Day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 and Alex Verdugo #99, both wearing the number 42, look on as a video displays the image of Jackie Robinson during a pre-game ceremony in recognition of Jackie Robinson Day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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.; Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: Alex Verdugo #99 and Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox kneel alongside Michael Chavis #23 during the National Anthem during a pre-game ceremony in recognition of Jackie Robinson Day before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: The image of Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is displayed as a video in recognition of Jackie Robinson Day is played during a pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 28: of the Boston Red Sox before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: A jersey patch is displayed in recognition of Jackie Robinson day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: A jewell is displayed on the base in recognition of Jackie Robinson day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Special edition Stance socks are displayed in recognition of Jackie Robinson day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Members of the Boston Red Sox line up ahead of the National Anthem before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 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 28: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts during the eighth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on August 28, 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 *** Juan Soto
Here’s a gallery of images as the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals recognized Jackie Robinson Day yesterday at Fenway Park.
“Members of the Boston Red Sox wear #42 on their jerseys in honor of Jackie Robinson Day as they line up before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell smiles before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman walks toward the pitchers mound before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman walks toward the pitchers mound before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jeff Bauman reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez hits a two run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jeff Bauman reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts turns a double play during the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon survivors announce ‘Play Ball’ before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez flips his bat after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arrendondo is introduced before saying ‘Play Ball’ with other Marathon survivors before before a game against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Anthony Varvaro and members of the Washington Nationals pause for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Members of the Boston Red Sox pause for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Fans look on during a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“The scoreboard displays a message during a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval pauses for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia pauses for a moment of silence at 2:49 PM recognizing the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Wednesday, April 15, 2015.”
Above is a selection of images from an emotional day at Fenway Park. In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, all players and coaches on both teams (and across Major League Baseball) wore the number 42 on their jerseys.
Today also marked the two year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. In recognition, the Boston Red Sox invited survivors and heroes involved with the Marathon to come back and take part in some special pre-game ceremonies. At 2:49 PM, the time of the explosions, the ballpark, along with the entire city, paused for a moment of silence.
Days like these are a tough but necessary reminder of how precious life can be, and it’s amazing to see how those there today have managed to resume their lives with such strength and resilience.
