David Ortiz was back in No. 34 for the Red Sox’ season opener Thursday, though the retired slugger didn’t keep the uniform on for long.
Ortiz strutted out to the pitcher’s mound to the cheers of “Pa-pi, Pa-pi,” but before he could shout “play ball!” with Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, the 42-year-old ripped open his jersey to reveal a “Girl Power” t-shirt.
Raisman, a Needham native, has been extremely vocal about female empowerment and her journey as a sexual assault survivor.
PLAY BALL!!!
(Brought to you by @davidortiz & @Aly_Raisman) pic.