Boston Red Sox Photos: Sunday, April 30, 2017 vs. Chicago Cubs.

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: The necklace and hair of Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Chase d’Arnaud #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chase d’Arnaud

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitch Moreland

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a single during the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Andrew Benintendi #16, Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Mookie Betts; Jackie Bradley Jr.

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox flips his bat after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: of the Boston Red Sox during the inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Jon Jay #30 of the Boston Red Sox slides as he scores on a wild pitch and evades the tag of Joe Kelly #6 of the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a game on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jon Jay; Joe Kelly

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox throws to first base during the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 30: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

The Red Sox won the rubber match of a three game series against the Cubs last night, fueled by a solid pitching outing by Eduardo Rodriguez and four timely runs to break a 2–2 tie in the eighth inning. The team moves on to a four game series against Baltimore tonight.

Boston Red Sox Photos: Monday, April 17, 2017 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Members of the US Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medalist pose for a photograph before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: A member of the Hanscomb Air Force Base salutes as the American flag is dropped over the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Fans catch a ground rule double out of the reach of Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Marco Hernandez #40 of the Boston Red Sox drops a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates as they celebrate a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: A fan holds a sign reading ‘Be Boston Strong’ during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Andrew Benintendi #16, Mookie Betts #50, and Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi; Mookie Betts; Chris Young

Marathon Monday in Boston! The annual sporting ritual always falls on Patriot’s Day, which also always coincides with morning baseball. An 11AM start is always strange, but a welcome change of scenery and light. Here are a few from the festivities today!

Boston Red Sox Photos: Sunday, June 5, 2016 vs. Toronto Blue Jays.

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. looks on as the 2016 Class of Boston Red Sox scholars are introduced before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: The 2016 Class of Boston Red Sox scholars are introduced before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: The 2016 Class of Boston Red Sox scholars are introduced before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: The 2016 Class of Boston Red Sox scholars are introduced before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox runs onto the field before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays climbs the wall as he attempts to catch a foul ball during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Russell Martin

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox throws to first base during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after allowing a home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays catches a fly ball during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Pillar

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the dugout during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after exiting the game during the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Rodriguez

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Marco Estrada #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Estrada

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox rounds reacts after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Young

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Marco Estrada #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after allowing a solo home run to Chris Young #30 of the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a game, breaking up a potential no-hitter, on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Estrada; Chris Young

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramire

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 5: Marco Hernandez #41 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he strikes out to end the game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez

Another tough loss for the Sox yesterday. Here are some stills from the game, as well from the annual Red Sox scholars induction pre-game ceremony. 

 

Boston Red Sox Photos: Sunday, April 17, 2016 vs. Toronto Blue Jays.

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Boston Marathon bombing survivor Patrick Downes warms up to throw a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrick Downes

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Boston Marathon bombing survivor Patrick Downes throws a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Patrick Downes

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox takes the field before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Marco Hernandez #41 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before making his major league debut in game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Chris Colabello #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays falls to the ground after being hit in the head with a pitch during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Colabello

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Birds sit on a netting wire during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Hanley Ramirez #13 Boston Red Sox stretches to beat out a ground ball as Chris Colabello #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays catches a throw during a game on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Colabello; Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: The family of Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings, are recognized during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Martin Richard

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Chris Colabello #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays and Steven Wright #35 of the Boston Red Sox embrace after Wright hit Colabello in the head with a pitch during the fourth inning of a game on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Colabello; Steven Wright

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Marco Hernandez #41 of the Boston Red Sox breaks his bat as he hits a single during the fifth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It was his first major league hit. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Ryan Goins #17 of the Toronto Blue Jays avoids the tag of Ryan Hanigan #10 of the Boston Red Sox as he scores during the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Goins; Ryan Hanigan

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Marco Hernandez #41 of the Boston Red Sox applies a tag on Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of a game on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marco Hernandez; Edwin Encarnacion

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 17: Roberto Osuna #54 and Russell Martin #55 shake hands after recording the final out against the Boston Red Sox on April 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roberto Osuna; Russell Martin

 

I’m just now getting caught up on posting from a really busy Marathon weekend here in Boston. Here are photos from Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays.