What It Is
Celebration of David “Big Papi” Ortiz’s game-tying grand slam in the 8th inning of ALCS Game 2 against the Detroit Tigers, October 13, 2013. The iconic moment shifted momentum in Boston’s championship run.
Why It Matters
The grand slam came with the Red Sox down 5-1, facing elimination pressure in a must-win game. Ortiz’s clutch performance against Tigers closer Joaquín Benoit became one of the most memorable postseason moments in baseball history and propelled Boston toward their World Series victory.
Impact
The Red Sox went on to win the game 6-5 and swept the series 4-2, then defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. Ortiz was named World Series MVP. The moment cemented his legacy as one of baseball’s greatest clutch performers.
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