It wasn't an accident. NESN refused to show any of the Fenway Park tribute to play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo during Sunday's game against the Orioles. ESPN's Gordon Edes reports:
Multiple NESN sources told ESPN.com that they were instructed not to show the tribute or the fans chanting Orsillo's name after a prolonged ovation.
On Monday, the network defended its decision:
Yesterday's Don Orsillo tribute by the Red Sox was designed to be an in-ballpark celebration for the fans in attendance.
NESN already had separate plans underway to recognize Don during our last telecast of the season this Sunday (Oct 4).