David Ortiz

David Ortiz bids farewell to Boston, Red Sox following ALDS exit

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice fly and two walks in the final game of his career Monday night against the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series.

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Ortiz drew a walk in what turned out to be the final plate appearance of his 20-year career. He was pulled for a pinch-runner before the Red Sox ultimately fell to the Indians in Game 3 of the ALDS. Following the loss, a visibly emotional Ortiz returned to the field, tipping his cap to the Fenway crowd and Boston faithful, soaking it all in for one last time.

Ortiz heads into the sunset with a .286/.380/.552 careers lash and his 541 home runs are 17th-most all-time. Making his big league debut in 1997 with the Twins, Big Papi spent six seasons in Minnesota before signing with the Red Sox as a free agent in 2003.