Boston honored its 2004 World Series championship team before the game as part of its opening day festivities, with more than 40 members present from the team that ended the franchise’s 86-year drought. The most noticeable absence was pitcher Tim Wakefield, who died of brain cancer in October at age 57.
Children of former Boston Red Sox ’s Tim Wakefield , Brianna, left, and Trevor carry the World Series trophy after Brianna threw out the ceremonial first pitch during pre-game ceremonies before an opening-day baseball game at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Boston.
“I just thought it was fitting for her to walk off the field with the World Series trophy,” Damon said following Tuesday’s ceremony ahead of the home opener against Baltimore. “Such a great day. Those kids are going through a lot and they know that they have a lot of family, the team that we had in 2004. They can always count on us. And especially if Brianna ever gets a boyfriend, she’s got to check with all of her uncles.”after her own cancer battle. Boston is wearing heart-shaped No.
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