Former Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz received the kind of reception you’d expect ahead of Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

 

The rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees is one of the greatest in sports, and it’s no secret that Yankees fans have a strong dislike for the Red Sox-and vice versa.

 

So, when “Big Papi” was introduced on Monday night, the crowd made sure to let him hear it, especially with Yankees legends Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter sitting right next to him on the Fox Sports pregame show.

 

The crowd erupted with “Papi Sucks!” chants as he began to speak. While Ortiz laughed it off and responded “Come on man! Show some love to Papi!” Rodriguez and Jeter would receive a similar reaction if the game were in Boston, but this time the Yankees find themselves in must-win mode, down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing both games in Los Angeles.

 

With the next three games taking place in New York, the Yankees are eager to regain their momentum and climb back into a series filled with drama and historic moments.

 

The pregame show featuring Ortiz, Rodriguez, and Jeter is always entertaining, and Yankees fans have every reason to harbor some animosity toward Ortiz, given his success against them throughout his career.

 

Against the Yankees, Ortiz boasted a .303 batting average, with 271 hits, 53 home runs, 171 RBIs, and 150 runs scored in 243 career games. Despite this, the Yankees still hold the most World Series titles in MLB history by a significant margin, and they are determined to add another championship to their storied legacy in 2024.