David Ortiz's Walk-Off in Game 5 (2004 ALCS)
Ortiz's Game 5 walk-off single at Fenway Park on a 2-2 count.
David Ortiz's walk-off hit in Game 5 of the 2004 ALCS was a single on a 2-2 count with two outs, played at Fenway Park.
- Player
- David Ortiz
- Event
- Walk-Off Single
- Series
- 2004 ALCS Game 5
- Opponent
- New York Yankees
- Location
- Yankee Stadium
- Inning
- Bottom of the 14th
- Outcome
- Red Sox avoid elimination and force a Game 6
Lore & Background
In the 2004 American League Championship Series, David Ortiz delivered a walk-off single in Game 5 at Fenway Park. The count was 2-2 with two outs. This hit helped the Red Sox continue their historic comeback from a 3-0 series deficit against the New York Yankees.
In Their Own Story
The lights at Yankee Stadium hummed against the cold October night. Two outs. Full count. The crowd was a mix of raucous Yankees fans and a sea of Red Sox supporters who refused to leave. David Ortiz stepped into the box, his silhouette framed by the towering outfield wall. He watched the pitch, connected with crisp authority, and sent the ball chipping toward right field. As he rounded first base, the roar from the traveling fans was deafening, a sound that would echo through Boston for generations.
Reader's Guide
The walk-off occurred in Game 5 of the 2004 ALCS at Fenway Park. Ortiz's hit was a single on a 2-2 count with two outs.
Did You Know?
- The game was played at Fenway Park, not Yankee Stadium.
- The walk-off hit was a single, not a home run.
- The count was 2-2, not full (3-2).
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