The past few seasons have been a rollercoaster ride for the Boston Red Sox, as the team has navigated a mix of rebuilding efforts and surprising triumphs. As fans look ahead to a new chapter, this breakdown page dives into some unforgettable moments that have shaped the rivalry and drama surrounding this storied franchise. From the chaos of Game 3 in the 2003 ALCS against the Yankees, where Pedro Martinez faced a barrage of runs and tempers flared, to the bizarre antics of umpires like Joe West in a 2010 game that left everyone scratching their heads, these highlights remind us of the unpredictable nature of baseball. And who could forget the time Alex Verdugo was hit by a rogue ball during a rain-soaked showdown at Yankee Stadium, a moment that perfectly encapsulates the rivalry’s intensity and the unexpected twists that come with it?
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Pedro Martínez throws Don Zimmer to the ground
Game 3 of the 2003 ALCS between the Red Sox and Yankees spiraled into chaos during the fourth inning. After Posada drew a walk and Nick Johnson doubled, Matsui drove in another run, roughing up Pedro Martinez early. With no outs and first base open, Pedro threw a pitch near Karim Garcia, who already had an RBI earlier.
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Fan hits outfielder with a ball
The Yankees and Red Sox played through rain and chaos at Yankee Stadium, but one moment stood out above the rest. In the middle of a wet, testy game, Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was hit in the back by a ball thrown from the stands. Verdugo had tossed his warm-up ball into the crowd toward a Red Sox fan, but a Yankees fan caught it and then launched it back onto the field, striking Verdugo.
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Red Sox catch a break by bizarre rule in extra innings
Nick Pivetta dominated on the mound, pitching into extra innings with a sharp fastball and a filthy curveball. The game was tied 4-4 in the 13th when Kevin Kiermaier hit what looked like a go-ahead RBI double. The ball bounced off the outfield wall, then off Hunter Renfroe, and somehow flipped back over the fence for a ground-rule double.
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