Martinez's 2004 Green Monster dare to Ortiz resurfaces

Ortiz walked it off over the wall in ALDS

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

Pedro Martinez told David Ortiz he had to go for the Green Monster in 2004 ALDS... Big Papi then hit a walk-off HR... o Via @BleacherReport on X

What happened: Martinez urged Ortiz to aim for the Green Monster during the 2004 ALDS. Ortiz delivered with a walk-off homer over the left-field wall.

Why it matters: The 2004 Red Sox remain Boston's modern October benchmark. The anecdote adds another detail to that run as the club opens the 2026 postseason.

What to watch: Boston looks to rebound in the Wild Card Series after dropping Game 1 to New York.

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@BleacherReport 2026-09-30T19:18:33.867151+00:00

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