BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: NESN broadcaster Jerry Remy addresses the media to announce that he has cancer before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jerry Remy
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: The jersey of Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox is shown during the third inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sandy Leon
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: A young fan participates in the wave during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox mishandles the ball as Howie Kendrick #47 of the Philadelphia Phillies steals second base during the fifth inning of a game on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts; Howie Kendrick
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox flips his bat after hitting a game tying solo home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the Boston Red Sox makes a diving catch during the ninth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pablo Sandoval
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with teammates after hitting a walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off single during the eleventh inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 12: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a game tying solo home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
It’s been a grind this week, but last night, the long hours paid off. After a back and forth game, Dustin Pedroia won it in the eleventh inning for the Red Sox with a walk-off RBI single. My hunch told me to stay focused on Pedroia as he rounded first base, despite a game deciding play happening at home plate. It paid off, as Pedroia gave a great reaction. Unfortunately, he ran the other way from my position at first base, so I don’t have anything great aside from the initial reaction, but it was still good to get an iconic moment of a fan favorite here in Boston.
One more game tonight!
