Who threw the ceremonial first pitch at game 1 of the 2015 World Series?
The ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by Medal of Honor recipients Don Ballard, Charles Hagemeister, and Roger Donlon. Cueto walked Curtis Granderson to lead off the fourth and Daniel Murphy one out later.
Who pitched in the 2013 World Series?
Trevor Rosenthal came in to pitch, and the first batter he faced, Daniel Nava, grounded in to a fielder’s choice, after a great diving stop by rookie second baseman Kolten Wong. The next batter, Xander Bogaerts, bounced a ball up the middle for an RBI single of his own, knotting the game at 4–4.
Who won MLB 2013?
Boston Red Sox2013 Major League Baseball season / Champion
Who threw the first pitch in the 2021 World Series?
Elizabeth O’Connor
ATLANTA — For a few moments on Saturday evening at Truist Park, the field belonged to Elizabeth O’Connor. A packed stadium looked on as she threw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 4 of the World Series between the Astros and her hometown Braves.
When did Ortiz retire?
2016David Ortiz / Career end
BOSTON — When it comes to Hall of Fame candidates, it would be hard — if not impossible — to make a better last impression than Red Sox legend David Ortiz did in his final season of 2016. Big Papi announced on his 40th birthday — Nov. 18, 2015 — that the following season would be his last.
Who won the World Series in 2013?
The 109th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the American League (AL) champion Boston Red Sox and the National League (NL) champion St. Louis Cardinals; the Red Sox won, 4 games to 2. The Red Sox had home field advantage for the series, based on the AL’s win in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game on July 16.
What team has home field advantage in the 2013 World Series?
The Red Sox had home field advantage for the 109th edition of the Fall Classic, based on the American League’s win in the All-Star Game at Citi Field in Queens, New York, on July 16, 2013. During Game 1 of the 2013 World Series, Boston starter Jon Lester was brilliant for the Red Sox, pitching 7 2/3 scoreless innings.
What happened in the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park?
The Red Sox won the fourth game on October 27 to tie the series at 2–2, then won the last of three games at Busch Stadium on October 28 for a 3–2 lead. The series then moved back to Fenway Park, where the Red Sox decisively won the final game on October 30, becoming the World Series champions for 2013.
What happened to the Red Sox in the 2013 World Series?
The 2013 World Series triumph would be the pinnacle of the John Farrell era. The Red Sox went from first to worst in the AL East following the 2014 season, finishing with a 71–91 record.