Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, making his first public appearance since being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Red Sox and New York Yankees game Monday at Fenway Park in Boston
Ortiz, who received a standing ovation from fans and players as he jogged onto the field, threw the pitch to his former teammate Jason Varitek. Ortiz addressed the crowd to thank his teammates and family for their support. Ortiz has been recovering from the wounds he suffered when a bullet passed through his lower back and perforated his intestines and lower organs on June 9.
The former Red Sox designated hitter was not the intended target of the shooting at a Santo Domingo bar. The gunman meant to shoot the person sitting next to him in what been revealed to be a botched $30,000 hit, authorities said.Ortiz, who spent 14 seasons with the Sox, helping the team win three World Series, retired from baseball in 2016. CNN's Darran Simon contributed to this report.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
David Ortiz throws first pitch at Boston Red Sox game after recovering from being shot'First of all, I want to thank God for giving me a second opportunity in my life to be able to be here with all of you,' Ortiz told fans at Fenway Park.
Read more »
Katharine McPhee & David Foster Hit First Red Carpet as Husband & WifeThe couple attended the premiere of the documentary David Foster: Off the Record
Read more »
‘Thelma & Louise’ Scribe Callie Khouri Urges Writers To Re-Elect WGA West President David A. GoodmanWith one week to go before WGA West ballots are counted, Oscar-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri is urging writers to re-elect the guild’s current leadership and “stand together” to wi…
Read more »
Trump criticized for planning secret Camp David meeting with Taliban days before 9/11 anniversaryPresident Donald Trump is facing backlash, including from members of his own party, after announcing he planned to hold a secret meeting with the Taliban at Camp David this weekend.
Read more »
#TalibanTraitorTrump trends after Donald Trump cancels secret peace talks meeting at Camp DavidThe hashtag was trending on Twitter after a secret peace talks meeting with the Taliban was canceled by Trump.
Read more »