BOSTON -- Two years ago, the Red Sox played a pivotal role in unifying their city following the tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombings. Designated hitter David Ortiz memorably galvanized fans with an emotional pregame address in the days following the incident, while the organization recognized victims on numerous occasions as the team wound up accomplishing an improbable worst-to-first run to win the 2013 World Series.
On Wednesday, at exactly 2:49 p.m. ET during the fourth inning of their series finale versus the Nationals, the Red Sox recognized the city-wide moment of silence held in remembrance of those killed or wounded in the attack.