Share this: Even when David Ortiz is slumping, he still finds ways to come up big for Boston. The Red Sox slugger was batting just .216 in August heading into Monday’s game against the Cleveland Indians and was obviously frustrated after his first two at-bats, during which he popped out and grounded into a double play. But Ortiz turned that all around in the sixth inning by hitting a monster 442-foot homer to put two runs on the board and give the Red Sox the lead. Jackie Bradley Jr. followed that up with a solo shot two batters later, and those three runs wound up being all the Red Sox needed to give starter Drew Pomeranz his first win with Boston. It also
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Rob Gronkowski Boards His Party Boat, Very Excited About Trip (Video)
All aboard Gronk’s Party Ship. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski boarded his party cruise ship Friday. According to the event’s website, it’s a three-day sailing party with Gronk, his family and fans traveling from Miami to a few different locations, including the Bahamas and a private piece of land called Gronk’s Island. The party also includes comedians, DJs and musical artists such as Flo Rida. Gronk is pretty pumped for this trip, as you might imagine. The video below provides a quick glimpse at that excitement. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
Zdeno Chara Not Making Trip to Ottawa for Bruins’ Preseason Opener
After playing against their teammates Tuesday night in Providence, the Bruins will get to take on players from another organization on Wednesday when they open their preseason schedule with an exhibition game against the Senators. The Bruins will take 22 players on the trip to Ottawa. The final lineup is not set as they'll need to scratch two players from the traveling contingent with one extra forward and one extra defenseman coming along as insurance. Captain Zdeno Chara, who is still nursing a contusion on his left leg after being hit with a shot in practice on Monday, will not be making the trip to face his former team. He remains day to day and will get some extra rest to heal