Boston Red Sox's David Price pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Boston.
"It was, to me, vintage Rick Porcello", Boston manager John Farrell said after his reigning Cy Young Award victor went 6 1/3 innings for his first win his last six starts - thus avoiding becoming the first 10-game loser in the majors. "It's an honor to get to see my number right next to all those legends", Ortiz said.
Ortiz spent 14 of his 20 seasons with the Red Sox from 2003 to 2016 after breaking in with the Twins and playing six seasons with Minnesota. He helped the club win three World Series titles, including their first in 86 years in 2004.
The Boston mayor's office declared that a street near Fenway Park will be renamed David Ortiz Drive.
"I didn't feel like my heart was ever racing", he said.
"We want to thank you for not the clutch hits, the 500 home runs", Pedroia said.
HONORING PAPI - Ortiz wiped away tears from his eyes as the Fenway crowd serenaded him with chants of "Papi!" "But to be honest with you, I never thought I'd have a chance to hit the ball out there". The Red Sox entered the day tied with NY for first place in the division, but NY had lost earlier in the day to Texas.
The Red Sox organization celebrated the entire weekend with Ortiz and players at Fenway. "You're family", Pedroia said.
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NOTES: Veteran RHP Doug Fister, who opted out of a minor league deal with the Angels after three starts, was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox and will start against the Angels in Sunday's series finale. A lot. That was my man, you know.
The Boston Red Sox will try to bounce back after dropping game two on Saturday.
With a very muggy afternoon and temperatures in the mid-80s, numerous Red Sox regulars took BP in shorts - something seldom seen at home games.
Much like it was last season, when Ortiz went on his farewell tour, the ballpark was decked out in his honor, from a five-story silhouette hanging from the concourse ramp outside to the No. 34 mowed into the outfield grass.
His number will be the 11 in franchise history to be retired.
A year ago the farewell given Ortiz was one that lasted the entire season.
"He's my mentor, my big brother".
Porcello said he isn't sure if he has completely turned a corner yet after his slow start, but he has felt better in his recent starts.
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