BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox reaches to catch a fly ball during the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Holt
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Dustin Pedroia #15 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 Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia; Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox runs to catch a fly ball during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: James McCann #34 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Soxon July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** James McCann
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with David Ortiz #34 after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts; David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox hits a triple during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox pulls up as he rounds third base after hitting a triple during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game tying triple during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers hits a go ahead solo home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox watches as a home run ball hit by Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers goes over the wall during the ninth inning of a game on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Brad Ziegler #29 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Miguel Cabrera; Brad Ziegler
BOSTON, MA – JULY 27: Justin Upton #8, Tyler Collins #18, and Mike Aviles #14 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on July 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Upton; Tyler Collins; Mike Aviles
Another tough one today for the Sox. It was hot out there, as it’s been throughout this entire week. I’m relieved that the home stand is over and I’ve got a chance to refresh from baseball for a little bit!
“The Kenmore Square Citgo sign is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy delivers during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“A young fan eats ice cream during the eighth inning of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy reacts after the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia avoids a tag by catcher Alex Avila as he slides into home plate to score on an infield single by first baseman Mike Napoli during the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Brock Holt steals second base as shortstop Andrew Romine jumps for a wild throw during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”“Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez high fives first baseman Miguel Cabrera after hitting a two run home run during the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 18, 2014.”
This was a tough series for the Red Sox, but there’s a long way to go this season! Here are a few edits from Sunday Night Baseball.
“Fans watch batting practice in the Green Monster seats before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“The 2013 World Champion flag is shown before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli reaches into the stands to catch a foul ball during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz laughs during a mound visit during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey tosses the ball as he is taken out of the game during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino avoids a tag from pitcher Rick Porcello during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell argues with the home plate umpire after right fielder Shane Victorino was called for interference while running out a ground ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”“Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera gestures after Detroit defeated the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Saturday, May 17, 2014.”
“The National Anthem is sung as teams line up during a pre-game ceremony before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy high fives teammates during a pre-game ceremony before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The National Anthem is sung as teams line up during a pre-game ceremony before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell shake hands during a pre-game ceremony before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The umpiring crew, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell pose for a photograph during a pre-game ceremony before game one of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester delivers during the first inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino reacts after striking out during the third inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz warms up on-Deck during the first inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew turns a double play during the third inning game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester reacts during the fifth inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera jokes during the first inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Boston Red Sox pinch runner Quintin Berry steals second base during the ninth inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter high fives teammates after game one of the American League Championship Series agains the Boston Red Sox. aturday, October 12, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
We’re underway at Fenway Park for the 2013 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers.
Everyone always talks about the capabilities of the Detroit pitching staff, and last night was proof of why they do so. This high powered Red Sox offense was held to just one hit through nine innings, as the Tigers were won 1-0 in game one. It’s hard to win a game on one hit, and from a photo standpoint, it’s hard to make really good pictures when not much is happening. In the way of action, things were very slow last night.
Still, we’re looking to tell the story of the game and to capture the atmosphere and feel inside the stadium, so that’s what I’ve tried to post here.
Here’s hoping things go better tonight for game two! And for less TV air time for this photographer than last night.