The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season has come to a close. The Red Sox played their final game of the year yesterday in a rainy cold Fenway. The year ended on a high note with a win and series sweep, and several emotional moments after a frustrating year on the field.
This wraps my eleventh season with the Boston Red Sox. I’ll have more to say later, but I’m feeling proud of the work our team was able to do despite challenging circumstances this year. We press on!
A rare 6:05PM early start had me inspired to shoot from everywhere the light was for this game against the Astros. Before the game, I experimented with the Fuji GFX 50S medium format sensor camera to shoot some portraits of our guys. Once we got through golden hour, Nick Pivetta pitched a complete game shutout, which felt like the first key moment of the season so far.
On to the ALCS, and back in Houston – a place I have become very familiar with over the years after many trips here for postseason runs. Always an intimidating place to play, but a great baseball atmosphere. Here are some selects from Game 1 – an Astros win.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox bats during the second inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox wears a mask as he collects his bats before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: The cleats of Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox are shown before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: J.D. Martinez #28, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, Rafael Devers #11, and Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox watch a game on television in the batting cage before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** J.D. Martinez; Rafael Devers; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Alex Verdugo
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: Martin Perez #54 takes a photo of Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** Martin Perez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox scores during the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox warms up during the second inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: A general view of the Jersey Street facade during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox warms up during the second inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: The Teammates statue is shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: A man watches from the Lansdowne Garage during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: An empty ticket booth is shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: Members of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: A statue of Carl Yastrzemski is shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 – SEPTEMBER 23: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during a virtual Zoom press conference after a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** Nathan Eovaldi
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox walk through the tunnel after a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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; Rafael Devers
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Chavis #23, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 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 *** Michael Chavis; Jackie Bradley Jr.; Alex Verdugo
Another win tonight in the second to last home game of the season. I took a little stroll outside to take in the strange emptiness during game time. It’s such a stark contrast to the usual hustle in the neighborhood during game time. It’s a really weird time to be working.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Domingo Tapia #66, Phillips Valdez #77, and Darwinzon Hernandez #63 of the Boston Red Sox pose for a photograph before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Domingo Tapia; Phillips Valdez; Darwinzon Hernandez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Tzu-Wei Lin #30 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Tzu-Wei Lin
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Tanner Houck #89 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Tanner Houck
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Ryan Weber #65, Josh Taylor #72, Domingo Tapia #66 and Phillips Valdez #77 of the Boston Red Sox look on before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Ryan Weber; Josh Taylor; Domingo Tapia; Phillips Valdez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: The cleats of Josh Taylor #72 of the Boston Red Sox are shown before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Josh Taylor
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox wears a mask as he looks at his bat before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the tunnel before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Christian Arroyo
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox wears Franklin batting gloves before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox looks on in the batting cage before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 – SEPTEMBER 18: Martin Perez #54 and Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox walk toward the dugout before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Martin Perez; Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: The necklace of Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox throws before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 – SEPTEMBER 18: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 – SEPTEMBER 18: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a go ahead three run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on September 18, 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 *** Christian Arroyo
Drivers race during the Thompson 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Connecticut on September 3, 2020. (Billie Weiss/NASCAR)
Back at it for the final homestead of the season. A tough loss last night in extra innings in cold Fenway. Fall is officially here.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 – SEPTEMBER 5: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 *** J.D. Martinez
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox leaps out of the dugout before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 – SEPTEMBER 5: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 – SEPTEMBER 5: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox jumps as he throws during the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 – SEPTEMBER 5: Yairo Munoz #60 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a game winning walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 *** Yairo Munoz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Yairo Munoz #60 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game winning walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 *** Yairo Munoz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Yairo Munoz #60 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game winning walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 *** Yairo Munoz
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 5: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with Gatorade after scoring the game winning run on a walk-off infield single by Yairo Munoz #60 of the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 5, 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 *** Christian Vazquez
I’m a day late to post this walk-off win! It ended at about 11:30 PM so I was frankly too tired to post!
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Members of the Boston Red Sox stretch before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: The glove of Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 *** Christian Vazquez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Josh Osich of the Boston Red Sox says goodbye to teammates after being traded to the Chicago Cubs before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 *** Josh Osich
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Phillips Valdez #71 and Darwinzon Hernandez #63 of the Boston Red Sox pose for a portrait before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 *** Phillips Valdez; Darwinzon Hernandez
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: The necklaces of Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox are shown before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice in the auxiliary concourse batting cage before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: Jonathan Arauz #36 of the Boston Red Sox prays before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox warms up as the suns sets before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 *** Michael Chavis
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks at his bat before a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Colten Brewer #48 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 *** Colten Brewer
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox leaps as he catches a fly ball during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox wears Franklin batting gloves as he bats during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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 31: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox slides during the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Members of the Atlanta Braves celebrate a victory against the Boston Red Sox on August 31, 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 31: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double during the eighth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 31, 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
Wrapping up the month of August. Only one more month left of this bizarre season.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 30: A member of the Boston Red Sox walks toward the field before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 30: Bobby Dalbec #42 of the Boston Red Sox walks onto the field before making his Major League Baseball debut during game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 30: Kevin Pillar #5 of the Boston Red Sox walks off the field during the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Kevin Pillar
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox retrieves his cleats from the roof of the auxiliary extended dugout before a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 30: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox bats in his Major League Debut during the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run for his first career hit in his Major League Debut during the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the on deck circle during the eighth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 30: Kevin Pillar #5, Alex Verdugo #99, and Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Kevin Pillar; Alex Verdugo; Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Bobby Dalbec #42 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before making his Major League Baseball debut during game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with Gatorade after his Major League Baseball debut game against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 *** Bobby Dalbec
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Members of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 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 ***
A bittersweet day here as veteran first baseman Mitch Moreland was traded to the San Diego Padres right before the game. Sad to see him go – one of the good ones! On the bright side, Bobby Dalbec hit a home run in his Major League debut andwe got a win on a beautiful Sunday.
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.