Miguel Cabrera stepped to the plate in the ninth inning of the Tigers-Red Sox game in what was his final at-bat at Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon and was welcomed by a standing ovation.
Cabrera, who’s retiring after a Hall of Fame 21-year career at the end of this season, was honored prior to Friday’s series opener against Detroit and was sent off with a lot of respect by the Fenway Faithful.
It was something that didn’t go unnoticed by Alex Cora.
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“That was great. These people, they get it,” Cora told The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham after the 6-3 win. “They understand the history of the game. There’s certain days that you’re like, ‘Oh, come on, the wave?’ and all the stuff when we’re down by a lot. But they understand the history of the game. It was a cool moment.”
Cora also took to social media after the game to express his thanks.
“The 9th inning today was special/unique,” Cora wrote. “That standing ovation to Miguel Cabrera was outstanding. Thank you #RedSoxNation.”
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Once Cabrera retires he’ll undoubtedly be elected to the Hall of Fame once he’s eligible. Chris Sale might have played a role in helping him be so successful throughout his career, and Cabrera’s success is something the Red Sox pitcher will certainly remember.
