Boston Red Sox: Scenes and Top Plays From 2017 Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox opened the 2017 season with a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday at Fenway Park.

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello was fantastic for the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. He battled until the Sox were able to bust things open with a five-run fifth inning.

All of Boston’s five runs came with two outs on the board.

From the pregame ceremonies to the first Killer B’s Win, Dance, Repeat of the season, let’s take a look at the best scenes from the Red Sox Opening Day win.

Pregame Ceremonies

The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates were introduced first ahead of the season opening game.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Antonio Bastardo (59) greets pitcher Trevor Williams (57) during player introductions before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris sale earned the loudest standing of any Red Sox player for the team’s introductions on Monday. Sale will pitch for the first time in a Boston uniform on Wednesday.

ICYMI: Welcome to Fenway, Chris Sale! pic.twitter.com/mK5VHvKYcU
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (41) jokes with teammates during player introductions before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

The U.S. Air Force conducted a perfectly timed flyover of Fenway Park.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox line up during the national anthem and flyover before the game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox line up during the national anthem before the game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

A few Super Bowl winning Patriots, Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady, James White and Dion Lewis, joined Patriots owner Robert Kraft in parading the team’s five Lombardi trophies.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; (From right to left) New England Patriots eco Robert Kraft, tight end Rob Gronkowski, quarterback Tom Brady, running back James White, and running back Dion Lewis hold Super Bowl trophies prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

When Tom Brady held up his now famous Super Bowl LI jersey for the fans, Gronk acted as only Gronk would. He stole the jersey and shenanigans followed, including a light Brady tackle.

From #Wrestlemania to #OpeningDay in under 12 hours, Gronk just wants to Gronk. pic.twitter.com/uk2JO5gFi0
— MLB (@MLB) April 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tackles tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) after he stole his Super Bowl jersey prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Play Ball!

Finally, it was time for baseball as Rick Porcello delivered the first pitch of the season.

Things were scoreless for Boston and Pittsburgh through four innings.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello (22) delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Jackie Bradley Jr. made the first great Red Sox catch of the season on this ball hit by Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli.

When in doubt, know that @JackieBradleyJr has it: https://t.co/lSZk5AKGXt pic.twitter.com/udys695GAv
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 4, 2017

Pirates starter Gerrit Cole was rolling with two outs in the fifth inning before the wheels fell off for him.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Following a JBJ triple, third baseman Pablo Sandoval legged out an infield single to make it 1-0 Boston.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) beats the throw to Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (55) during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Later in the same inning, rookie sensation Andrew Benintendi hit his first home run of the season, a 3-run shot that put the Red Sox up 5-0.

.@asben16 has pop! https://t.co/Ee8Nkuj4oH #RedSox pic.twitter.com/5OmfuPS2FG
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

A young fan was escorted off the field after being chased by Fenway Park security in the eighth inning.

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A fan is escorted off the field after being tackled by security during the eighth inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Closer Craig Kimbrel finished things off for the Sox, securing the 5-3 win.

.@kimbrel46 locked things down for us on #OpeningDay! #WinDanceRepeat https://t.co/3FqGT27WYX pic.twitter.com/4szFhYcJ0j
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) celebrates with right fielder Mookie Betts (50) and catcher Sandy Leon (3) after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Red Sox fans got their first look at the Killer B’s new Win, Dance, Repeat routine.

#WINDANCEREPEAT (the remix) 🙌 pic.twitter.com/X6hKdwU6Q6
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) celebrates with center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Next: Boston Sinks Pittsburgh on Opening Day

Boston will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of the season Wednesday as new ace Chris Sale gets the ball.

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