Even in retirement, David Ortiz has keen sense of the moment
In his retirement, the slugger hasn't been a fixture at Fenway, and that's been a good thing for the growth and maturity of this year's Red Sox.
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Red Sox come out on top on Ortiz's night (1:16)
Ramirez, Leon homer, Red Sox beat Angels 9-4 on Papi's night
Hanley Ramirez and Sandy Leon hit two-run homers and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Friday to cap a night in which David Ortiz's number became the latest retired at Fenway Park.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Red Sox 9, Angels 4: Hanley Ramirez picked a perfect way to pay tribute to David Ortiz. Ramirez belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning and Sandy Leon added a two-run shot in the sixth to lift the Red Sox to a series-opening victory after retiring Ortiz's No. 34. But the most encouraging development for the Sox was the performance of Rick Porcello, who tossed six strong innings before allowing three runs in the seventh.
Photos and reactions to David Ortiz's retirement at Fenway Park
Eight months after his final MLB game, the Red Sox retired David Ortiz's 34 at Fenway Park. And it was a celebration worthy of the former Boston slugger.
Ramirez goes deep to pad Boston's lead (0:24)
Red Sox score on a pair of wild pitches (0:49)
Ortiz's 34 joins pantheon of Red Sox greats
David Ortiz, eight months after playing his final game, had his No. 34 retired by the Red Sox in a ceremony before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
David Ortiz says he has been in touch with ex-teammates but has intentionally avoided coming around the Red Sox's clubhouse because he doesn't want to be in the way. He knew his retirement would impact the team and didn't want to be a distraction.
Ortiz salutes dad, fans in speech (1:09)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
David Ortiz on what will be his next role with the Boston Red Sox after "staying away" from the team since retirement.
Ortiz throws first pitch to Varitek (0:22)
Ortiz thanks his dad for continued support (0:59)
Ortiz thanks Red Sox Nation (0:50)
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
David Ortiz: "I remember when I took batting practice at this field, I always tried to hit those numbers (on right-field facade). Big Papi was emotional before giving a speech.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
"It's an honor to see my number next to those legendary (players)" -David Ortiz
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
David Ortiz's number 34 placed next to Jackie's number 42 against the Boston skyline.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Poignant moment during David Ortiz ceremony, as Kirby Puckett's family is introduced. Puckett is the reason that Ortiz chose to wear No. 34.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Fenway is decorated with '34' mowed into the grass in center field and posted on the on-deck circles. David Ortiz will be 10th person to have number retired by Red Sox, joining Ted Williams (9), Joe Cronin (4), Bobby Doerr (1), Carl Yastrzemski (8), Carlton Fisk (27), Johnny Pesky (6), Jim Rice (14), Pedro Martinez (45), Wade Boggs (26).
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
The stage is set for the Big Papi number retirement ceremony at Fenway!
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Dustin Pedroia wasn't in the Red Sox's original lineup and was supposed to be "available in an emergency situation." But Pedroia was added to the lineup a few minutes ago. He's batting second, playing his usual second base on David Ortiz Night at Fenway Park.
Big Papi es el 20º latino con su número retirado en MLB
Pese a que los jugadores latinoamericanos representan una cuarta parte de la población general de Grandes Ligas actualmente, Ortiz es apenas el vigésimo pelotero latino y el tercer quisqueyano con su número retirado.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Even Blue Man Group is at Fenway to celebrate Big Papi's number retirement!
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Doug Fister will start Sunday. Red Sox sent scout Eddie Bane to see him in Triple-A. Recommendation was that he could help. Dave Dombrowski referred to him as depth pitcher at reasonable cost.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Red Sox also are taking a flier on third baseman Jhonny Peralta, agreeing with him on minor-league deal. He will report to Triple-A Pawtucket.
2017 AL East Standings
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.966th
Quality Starts393rd
WHIP1.288th
BAA.25616th
Runs33617th
Batting Average.2668th
On Base Percentage.3375th
Slugging Percentage.41424th
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