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Patriot’s Day Scenes: A Boston Holiday Like No Other, From the Marathon to the Red Sox Early Game and The Bruins Comeback Effort

By Logan Jakubajtys

Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Colette Longstaff of Germany is helped by two members of the U.S. Army near the finish line of the 2017 Boston Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Colette Longstaff of Germany is helped by two members of the U.S. Army near the finish line of the 2017 Boston Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriot’s Day is a holiday in only Massachusetts and Maine. The rest of the country just doesn’t understand it’s significance.

The Boston Marathon begins in the morning, and the Boston Red Sox first pitch comes just after 11 AM.

This year, we also had a Boston Bruins playoff game at TD Garden.

The 121st running of the marathon and both sports games had plenty of action. These are the best scenes and highlights from all three events.

The Boston Marathon

The 121st Boston Marathon was run today as a large crowd gathered along the entire 26.2-mile route. The Kenyan duo of Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat took home a sweep for their country. The men’s victory for Kirui was the first for Kenya in five years.

Other runs though, and those with signs, stole the show. Including Jose Sanchez, a Marine who lost his left leg in Afghanistan in 2011.

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A Patriot’s fan motivated runner’s with the best sign of the day.

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Former Boston Bruins player Bobby Carpenter ran with former Boston Pride hockey player Denna Liang.

Another historic moment came with Kathrine Switzer’s finish. Switzer finished the marathon again, 50 years after becoming the first ever woman to officially run the marathon.

As always Boston Police Commissioner William Evans completed the marathon as well.

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Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Commissioner of the Boston police department William Evans is congratulated after finishing the 2017 Boston Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Red Sox Defeat the Rays 4-3

The Boston Red Sox began their game early at 11 AM on Monday, a Patriot’s Day tradition. Donning their special “Boston” jerseys, they defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. The team honored the Women’s National Hockey Team before the game.

Steven Wright earned the win after a rocky 2-run first inning for Tampa.

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Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (35) pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Rookie Andrew Benintendi was on fire today as he went 3-4 at the plate.

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Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Craig Kimbrel then came in to earn his third straight save in the series.

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Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) pitches during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Bruins Comeback Falls Short

The Boston Bruins were down 3-0 early in the 2nd period and it looked like they would be down 2-1 in the series with the Ottawa Senators without a doubt, but they fought back.

Boston Bruins
Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates after a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

The B’s got on the board with a goal from Noel Acciari. It was Acciari’s first playoff goal in his career.

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Apr 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Noel Acciari (55) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

David Backes scored his first ever Bruins playoff goal just 42 seconds later.

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David Pastrnak scored the tying goal on an assist from Charlie McAvoy with 6 minutes left to play in the 2nd.

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The game was tied after three and the teams headed to overtime. Unfortunately Ottawa notched the game winner and took a 2-1 series lead. Boston has now dropped two in a row and has their backs against the wall.

Next: Johnson To Make Start for Boston

The Red Sox will face the Bluejays next, while the Bruins series continues Wednesday

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