As Adam Jones stepped to the plate in the first inning last night, he kicked at his bat with the tips of his shoes. His name was announced, and there were a few boos from the Fenway Park crowd.
But there were cheers too. And some fans were standing up. Red Sox starter Chris Sale, who typically works with very little delay, began taking his sweet time, wandering around the mound to let the ovation build.
Jones grabbed the bill of his helmet and tipped it ever so slightly. He looked toward the mound and nodded. This was Fenway’s way of apologizing.