BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox touches a ‘Believe In Boston’ flag before game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Christian Vazquez #7 and Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox walk toward the dugout before game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello; Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox holds his hat before game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a double during the first inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after stealing second base during the first inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox argues with home plate umpire Mark Wegner during the second inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. He was ejected from the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Farrell; Mark Wegner
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox is ejected from the game after arguing with home plate umpire Mark Wegner during the second inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Farrell; Mark Wegner
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the second inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead two run home run during the fifth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead two run home run during the fifth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a game tying solo home run during the eighth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Bregman
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts with Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a game tying solo home run during the eighth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Bregman; Jose Altuve
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being unable to reach a ground ball during the inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a game tying solo home run during the eighth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Bregman
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Christian Vazquez #7 after hitting an inside the park home run during the ninth inning of game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers; Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Members of the Houston Astros celebrate after recording the final out to clinch the series in game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 9: Jose Altuve #27 and Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros celebrate after recording the final out to clinch the series in game four of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 9, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve; Brian McCann
The Houston Astros came from behind in game four of the American League Division Series to end the post season run for the Red Sox.
This wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, but it doesn’t take away from the great season we had in 2017. We have a great group of guys to work with, and some amazing moments to shoot this year, both on and off the field. I’m excited for whatever comes next in 2018.
That’s my sixth season here with the Red Sox in the books, and eighth in baseball. I’m not sure how that happened so quickly. For now, it’s a little bit of down time before offseason work picks up again.
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Hanley Ramirez #13 and Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox talk in the dugout before game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia; Hanley Ramirez
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the dugout before game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox looks out the window on the bus before game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the first inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Correa
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts with Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Correa; Jose Altuve
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the second inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after scoring during the second inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox leaps as he attempts to catch a solo home run hit by George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros during the third inning of game two of the American League Division Series on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; George Springer
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox drops the ball as he transfers to throw after making a catch during the sixth inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a double during the fourth inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after attempting to catch a solo home run hit by George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros during the third inning of game two of the American League Division Series on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; George Springer
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: George Springer #4 reacts as Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros scores during the sixth inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer; Jose Altuve
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: George Springer #4 reacts as Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros scores during the sixth inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer; Jose Altuve
Another tough loss for the Red Sox in game two of the ALDS. We’re back in Boston now, and hope to begin a come back in the series.
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox walks down the stairs before game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Drew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during a press conference before game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Pomeranz
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the bullpen before a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Starting lineups are introduced before game one of the American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: The starting lineup of the Boston Red Sox is introduced before game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates as he is introduced before game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Manager JOhn Farrell and trainer Masai Takahashi tend to Eduardo Nunez #36 of the Boston Red Sox is injured as he runs up the first base line during the first inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Nunez; Masai Takahashi, John Farrell
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox blows a bubble during the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Devers
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Mookie Betts #50 and Christian Vazquez #7 after scoring during the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young; Christian Vazquez; Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Eduardo Nunez #36 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double during the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Nunez
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox turns a double play over Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros during the third inning of game one of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia; Alex Bregman
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: The broken bat of Evan Gattis #11of the Houston Astros is shown during the fourth inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Evan Gattis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Mookie Betts #50 and Christian Vazquez #7 after scoring during the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young; Christian Vazquez; Mookie Betts
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros reacts during the fifth inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Verlander
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with teammates after hitting a walk-off three run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox hits a walk-off three run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he exits the game during the sixth inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of game one of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. It was his third home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 5: Marwin Gonzalez #9, George Springer #4, and Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros celebrate after recording the final out of game one of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on October 5, 2017 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marwin Gonzalez; Josh Reddick; George Springer
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 1: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a walk-off three run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
The Houston Astros took game one of the 2017 American League Division Series here at Minute Maid Park, powered by an epic three home run performance by MVP front runner, Jose Altuve. There’s not much you can do about a game like that!
The Red Sox look to even out the series in game two today as Drew Pomeranz takes the hill. I’ll be shooting the game, then flying back with the team tonight.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox throws a football before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dave Dombrowski
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Derek Fisher #21 of the Houston Astros scores past the tag of Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a game on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Fisher; Sandy Leon
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox displays a message on his hat before a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Members of the Houston Astros huddle together during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after grounding out with the bases loaded during the sixth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Jose Altuve #27 and Carlos Correa #1of the Houston Astros celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on September 29, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve; Carlos Correa
Catching up on Friday night’s game. The Red Sox weren’t able to get the win to clinch the American League East that night.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Houston Astros on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Gordon Heyward of the Boston Celtics is introduced before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gordon Heyward
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Gordon Heyward of the Boston Celtics throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gordon Heyward
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox runs off the field before a game against the Houston Astros on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting an RBI double during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marwin Gonzalez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a double during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Altuve
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian McCann
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox walks onto the field before a game against the Houston Astros on September 28, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
Not a pretty one last night, but the magic number is now down to one game to clinch the American League East. One more win and the Red Sox are in, so it could be a wild one tonight!
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox poses with a fan during on field photo day before a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox takes a selfie photograph with fans during on field photo day before a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts with Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Correa; Jose Altuve
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Clay Buchholz #11 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Clay Buchholz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam during the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros high fives Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a grand slam during the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Springer; Jose Altuve
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox blocks a ball in the dirt during the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox tags out Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros as he attempts to steal second base during the ninth inning of a game on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Correa; Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: Tommy Layne #59 of the Boston Red Sox tags out Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros as he is caught in a run down during the eighth inning of a game on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tommy Layne; Marwin Gonzalez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game tying RBI triple during the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a game tying RBI triple during the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox slides into third base as he hits a game tying RBI triple during the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he is mobbed by Joe Kelly #18 and Travis Shaw #47 after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Travis Shaw; Joe Kelly
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he is sprayed with powder after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox embraces with Hanley Ramirez #13 after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he is given a Powerade bath alongside NESN reporter Guerin Austin after hitting a game winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Guerin Austin
What a game yesterday! It’s Big Papi’s world and we’re just living in it.
In the ninth inning, the Red Sox found themselves trailing the Houston Astros 5-4 and down to their last out, when David Ortiz sent the game to extra innings with a game tying RBI triple.
Then, in the bottom of the eleventh inning, Ortiz came through in the clutch one more time, hitting an RBI double to score Xander Bogaerts and cap a 6-5 walk-off win. It was the 600th double of his career.
A fun one to shoot, and the Red Sox photography staff had the celebrations covered from all angles. Here was my take from the third base side.
