BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: The American League East division scoreboard is displayed before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the stands before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Koji Uehara
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox catches a football before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Junichi Tazawa
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: The Citgo sign is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Price #24of the Boston Red Sox walks into the dugout before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox slides as he evades the tag of Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles to score during the first inning of a game on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; Matt Wieters
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Mookie Betts #50 high fives Chris Young #30 alongside David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox after scoring during the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz; Mookie Betts; Chris Young
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Wade Miley #38 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after exiting the game during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Wade Miley
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the 536th home run of his career, moving him into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 17th place on the all time home run list. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the 536th home run of his career, moving him into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 17th place on the all time home run list. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the 536th home run of his career, moving him into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 17th place on the all time home run list. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox is given a Powerade shower by Xander Bogaerts #2 following a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox gives a curtain call after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the 536th home run of his career, moving him into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 17th place on the all time home run list. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox is given a Powerade shower following a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young
The Red Sox are back at Fenway Park for a crucial seven game home stand against American League East Division rivals, the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees.
Outfielder Chris Young went 4-4, and David Ortiz hits his 536th career home run to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th on the all time list. Here are our images from the game.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Sean O’Sullivan #62 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his first start as a member of the Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sean O’Sullivan
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: A young fan and his mother embrace before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Boston Red Sox right fielder MOokie Betts and former catcher Jason Varitek pose for a photograph before a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: A young fan poses after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: The bat of catcher Christian Vazquez is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox high fives Xander Bogaerts #2 after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Sean O’Sullivan #62 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his first start as a member of the Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sean O’Sullivan
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox slides as he avoids the tag of Steven Vogt # 21 of the Oakland Athletics to score during the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; Steven Vogt
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Travis Shaw #47 of the Boston Red Sox hits a three run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: A young fan cheers during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reviews notes with hitting coach Chili Davis #44 during the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chili Davis; Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Travis Shaw #47 of the Boston Red Sox high fives Josh Rutledge #32, Hanley Ramirez #13, and Ryan Hanigan #10 after hitting a three run home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw; Josh Rutledge; Ryan Hanigan; Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Junichi Tazawa
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox enters the game during the ninth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel
BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox high fives Josh Rutledge #32 after defeating the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts; Josh Rutledge
Here are a few images from a big Red Sox win last night over the Oakland Athletics. The team is playing good ball!
“Boston Red Sox pitchers stretch before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa walks toward left field before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“A young Boston Red Sox fan poses for a photograph before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“The sun sets over Busch Stadium before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Fans wave towels during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury bobbles a fly ball during the third inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts hits a triple during the fifth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino points as he scores during the eighth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava slides into second base as shortstop Pete Kozma turns a double play during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly exits the game during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow exits the game during the seventh inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia tags out catcher Yadier Molina during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is called for an interference error as St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig runs toward home to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia argues with home plate umpire Dana DeMuth after third baseman Will Middlebrooks was called for an interference error by third base umpire Jim Joyce allowing St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Umpires walk off the field after the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox in game three of the 2013 World Series on a fielder’s interference call in the ninth inning by third base umpire Jim Joyce Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”
It was an absolutely crazy ending to a back and forth game three of the World Series out here in St. Louis. I don’t know what to make of how the game ended, and don’t have much time to post about it right now.
Here are the photos I shot from my elevated position along the first base line at Busch Stadium. We’ll see how it goes tonight. Hoping for a Red Sox win to even the series!
“Boston Red Sox teammates run out of the dugout in celebration as pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia embrace after recording the final out of a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to clinch the American League East title at Fenway Park Friday, September 23, 2013.”“Boston Red Sox teammates run out of the dugout in celebration after recording the final out of a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to clinch the American League East title at Fenway Park Friday, September 23, 2013.”“Boston Red Sox teammates celebrate on the field after recording the final out of a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to clinch the American League East title at Fenway Park Friday, September 20, 2013.”“Fans cheer during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 22, 2013. The Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.”“Boston Red Sox first first baseman Mike Napoli removes his shirt and sprays a bottle of champagne as teammates celebrate on the field after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox outfielder Quintin Berry sprays fans with champagne on top of the dugout during an on-field celebration after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox pitchers Ryan Dempster and Brandon Snyder spray fans with champagne on the dugout during an on-field celebration after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes celebrates in a helmet and goggles on the field after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox pitchers Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara drink beer in the dugout during an on-field celebration after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is mobbed by fans during an on-field celebration after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz celebrates after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”“Boston Red Sox teammates pose for a photograph on the pitcher’s mound during an on-field celebration after the Red Sox clinched the American League East title with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fenway Park.”
Two years ago in September, I was in the first base photo bit at Camden Yards in Baltimore, shooting photos as the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox in dramatic fashion and ultimately eliminating them from the playoffs. Here are those pictures, and what I wrote about that memorable and historic night.
It’s funny how things come full circle. After a last place finish last year in Boston, the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays last Friday night to clinch a first place finish in an extremely competitive American League East Division, and to secure their spot into the 2013 postseason.
I was incredibly excited to shoot this game, and at the prospect of shooting these celebration photos. This is easily the most memorable experience I’ve had in my four seasons shooting baseball. For me, there’s no bigger an adrenaline rush than being a witness to these moments of peak emotion and jubilation in sports. As a photographer and as a baseball fan, it doesn’t get any better.
These are a selection of photos I shot, both right after the last out of the game was recorded and as the team celebrated on the field after the game. The first one, of pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia celebrating as the team runs out behind them, has quickly become one of the favorite photos I’ve shot.
I can’t wait to be on hand to shoot October playoff baseball in Boston! Here’s hoping for a World Series championship.