After Monday’s loss to the Indians, David Ortiz acknowledged the Fenway faithful one last time before riding off into the sunset.
The Indians completed the sweep of the Red Sox in their American League Division Series. Not only did it end Boston’s season, but it also closed the career of David Ortiz as well. While it was a time for sadness for Red Sox fans, it also presented those at Fenway Park an opportunity to salute the beloved Ortiz.
Once the game was over, Ortiz came out onto the field to a standing ovation. It was an emotional few minutes as he tipped his cap in acknowledgement before retreating to the dugout.
.@davidortiz tips his cap to @fenwaypark after his final game #RedSox #WBZ pic.twitter.com/W6Kj8ur5FA
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) October 11, 2016
Ortiz will go down as one of the best and most popular players in franchise history. He spent 14 of his 20 major league seasons with the Red Sox and retires with the team record for home runs in a single season with 54 in 2006. He also ranks second in Red Sox history in home runs (483), third in doubles (524), fourth in slugging percentage (.570), fifth in games played (1,953) and runs scored (1,204), and sixth in hits (2,079).
