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Top 10 moments of David Ortiz’s career

By Dave Stevenson

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) reacts standing at firdtbase in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) reacts standing at firdtbase in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. The Grand Slam

David Ortiz hit countless huge home runs for the Red Sox. None of them were as big as his grand slam in Game 2 of the 2013 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers. Down four runs in the eighth inning, the Red Sox were on the verge of facing a 2-0 series deficit. Ortiz tied the game with his most memorable home run of all-time. It also created one of the most memorable images in Boston’s history with a police officer celebrating as the ball went over the fence.

Ortiz struggled throughout the 2013 ALCS. He finished the series with a very uncharacteristic .091 batting average. Ortiz only had two hits in the series. But he made sure to save one of his two for when his team needed him the most.

His grand slam gave the Red Sox the momentum they needed to beat the Tigers in six games. Considering the circumstances, Ortiz’s 2013 ALCS grand slam is the most important home run of his career. The city of Boston needed something to rally around. Ortiz gave the city of Boston something to love and rally around after the Boston Marathon bombings in April of 2013. Why does Boston love Ortiz so much? Because he loved them first.

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