Intentional Wallop

David Ortiz hit his 11th career walkoff home run (his 10th with the Red Sox) to close Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers
(Jim Davis / Globe Staff)

That's the Ortiz Of Old. Snap, Crackle, Papi.

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Hot Nava Cools Off

"They don't like to mess with Papi late in the game. They stopped doing that. In that kind of situation, pretty much most of the time it's either a walk or something else happens. I just keep my patience." -- David Ortiz on himself


Frank Galasso illustration

One Tough Righthander

Before the game, the Red Sox honored Marathon bombing survivor Mery Daniel, who was wheeled to the mound by Ortiz where she delivered the game ball.
(Jim Davis / Globe Staff)

Mery Daniels Is Making Boston Stronger

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