The Boston Red Sox brought out the big guns for their crucial series with the New York Yankees.

Pedro Martinez threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday night’s loss at Fenway Park. Another member of the 2004 World Series champions kicked off Saturday afternoon’s game against Boston’s longtime rivals.

David Ortiz received a warm welcome from the Boston crowd before throwing Saturday’s first pitch to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. The former designated hitter didn’t fire a strike, but at least Big Papi got the pitch to home plate.

Here’s a look at Ortiz’s first pitch, courtesy of NESN :

Ortiz tormented the Yankees throughout his Hall of Fame career, batting .303/.394/.567 with 53 home runs in 243 games against the Evil Empire. He ignited Boston’s historic 2004 ALCS comeback by

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