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Thousands Of Red Sox Fans Say Goodbye To Big Papi During His Final Game At Fenway

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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz waves from the field at Fenway Park after Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz waves from the field at Fenway Park after Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Never again will No. 34 grace the field of Fenway Park. Big Papi — David Ortiz — has hung up his uniform.

Ortiz's career — and the Red Sox 2016 season — came to an end last night in a 4-3 loss again the Indians, as the Sox left the tying and winning runs stranded on base to end the game.

After the game, Big Papi came back out onto the field to the cheers of thousands of Red Sox fans who remained.

For more on the end of the season and Ortiz's career, we're joined by Comcast Sportsnet New England reporter Trenni Kusnierek.

This segment aired on October 11, 2016.

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