BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Blaine Boyer #51 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blaine Boyer
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox swings at a tossed ball before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Heath Hembree #37 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Heath Hembree
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox walks out of the dugout before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox warms up on deck during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays leaps as he catches a line drive during the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 26, 2017 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 *** Kevin Pillar
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 26, 2017 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 *** Josh Donaldson
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 26, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Donaldson
Another tough one last night, as the magic number still remains at 3. More baseball tonight!
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia tags third baseman Josh Donaldson during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Rusney Castillo catches a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan swings during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts reacts after hitting a double that was overturned into a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz looks on before batting during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walks to the plate during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Fans hold signs for David Ortiz’ 500th home run during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar leaps as he attempts to catch a fly ball during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz rounds first base after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015. It was home run number 498 of his career.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hits a three run home run during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015. It was home run number 498 of his career.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly reacts during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Travis Shaw, and third baseman Pablo Sandoval react after scoring during the fifth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Rusney Castillo, center fielder Mookie Betts, and right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. react after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 9, 2015. It was home run number 498 of his career. “
Here are some photos from the last game of a long, busy home stand. David Ortiz continued his hot streak, hitting career home run #498.
I tried to separate myself from the pack of photographers and move around to shoot from different angles last night. It felt good to be mobile, and it worked out well for the Ortiz home run.
We’ll see if I’m chasing him around for #500 on the road!
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts fields a throw from catcher A.J. Pierzynski to tag third baseman Josh Donaldson during the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaps for a line drive during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base during the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski applies a tag on third baseman Josh Donaldson during the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate as catcher A.J. Pierzynski hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Capuano delivers during the tenth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts slides into second base as second baseman Eric Sogard turns a double play during the tenth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is tagged out as he slides into third base by third baseman Josh Donaldson during the tenth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, May 5, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
A close but tough loss for the Red Sox in the third and final game of a weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. Here are a few select action shots from the day.
