As Victoria Donahue made her way to the batter’s box, her name rang out over the loudspeaker, and her image filled the big screen in centerfield. Adjusting a too-big helmet as she stepped to the plate Monday, the 12-year-old could not help but smile. She was up to bat at Fenway Park.
In a good-will gesture to fans who suffered through the worst Red Sox season in decades, the team opened up Fenway over the holiday weekend to season-ticket holders, giving diehard fans a chance to sit in the dugout, snap pictures in the clubhouse, and take aim at the Green Monster. Or at least the outfield grass.
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It was a great experience to be able to take BP at Fenway. This was something that, I always wanted to do. I want to thank the Red Sox for the opportunity. I hope we can do it again. Thanks again Red Sox!