This Is The End

This Is The End

David Ortiz leaps as he crosses the plate to a waiting group of teammates following his dramatic three run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave Boston a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers in the first game of today's doubleheader.

(Boston Globe Staff Photo / Matthew J. Lee)

Ortiz Shifts to Clutch, Strikes for Three in 9th

Game Won: 5-4
Positive Spin: Beckett Avoids Another Loss
Manny Hits a Bomb, Manny Gets a Win

"We've got a long way to go this season. The sooner I can get it back, the better." -- 6.11, David Ortiz after his walkoff

Frank Galasso Illustration

(Boston Dirt Dogs / Frank Galasso, cartoonist)

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Boston Globe:

Francona: Image drove owners > Werner: Focus is on season > Napoli jerseys available > Bradley ready > De La Rosa learned from Pedro

Boston Herald:

No need for arbitration > Tito throws book at Sox > Victorino will play for Team USA > Tickets on sale

ProJo:

In new book, Francona, Epstein fire strikes > Brentz looks to continue momentum from late 2012 into 2013 > Knuckleballer makes pitch for roster spot > Hopes high for Red Sox youth movement

NY Post:

Pettitte to join Torre on WBC team > A-Rod was in pain in August > Yanks $189M payroll goal has AL East's attention > Jeter no longer in boot

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