XANDER BOGAERTS, Red Sox shortstop singles off Nationals

In an emotional segment of the Boston Red Sox home opening ceremonies, ALS spokesperson PETE FRATES,signs a permanent contract with the Boston Red Sox as his family celebrates the occasion. The Red Sox went on to win 9-4.

Red Sox rookie starting pitcher, EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ, throws a strike to New York Yankees centerfielder JACOBY ELLSBURY, on his first pitch of the game at Yankee Stadium. RODRIGUEZ turned in a very strong performance, pitching 7 innings and allowing only 2 runs, 6 hits, 2 bases on balls, and 5 strikeouts. The Yankees won 2-1.