David Ortiz expected to hit a home run in his last All-Star Game at bat
Big Papi walked instead.
David Ortiz’ farewell at the All-Star game didn’t go exactly as planned:
Jose Fernandez has a parting gift planned for David Ortiz in his final All Star Game. https://t.co/m7DuVEyeYq pic.twitter.com/pPpbPPCuPf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 12, 2016
“My boy told me he was going to throw me nothing but fastballs & the 1st pitch was a changeup.”- David Ortizhttps://t.co/tbztKbujcd
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 13, 2016
While Papi didn’t get to tee off on Fernandez, the walk presented an opportunity for Ortiz to receive an ovation from the crowd and teammates.
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