Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeff Bauman Hung Out with David Ortiz
Jake Gyllenhaal, David Ortiz, and Jeff Bauman at Fenway Park Photo by Boston Red Sox via Twitter
Red Sox fans got a special Marathon Monday treat as Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeff Bauman stopped by Fenway Park before the Patriots’ Day morning game.
The actor, who’s playing Bauman in the upcoming drama Stronger, was invited to take the mound and throw out the first pitch alongside the Boston Marathon bombing survivor.
Unfortunately, Gyllenaal had some trouble getting it over to David Ortiz as the Red Sox slugger had to scoop the pitch out of the dirt. Bauman, however, threw a perfect strike to Hanley Ramirez.
It’s not every day you film a movie scene during pregame! Thanks for joining us, Jeff Bauman & Jake Gyllenhaal! pic.twitter.com/UyQ3u2UMwF
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) April 18, 2016
Prior to the first pitch, Gyllenhaal and Bauman had an on-field chat with Big Papi outside of the Red Sox dugout. The actor, who’s been in town filming for Stronger, rocked No. 34 on his jersey in honor of the Boston sport star, who is retiring at the end of the year.
Jeff Bauman and Jake Gyllenhaal having a pregame chat with @davidortiz! pic.twitter.com/Q2PbpcLejp
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) April 18, 2016
Jake Gyllenhaal looks good in Red Sox red #PatriotsDay pic.twitter.com/uObj3RHPmm
— Matt Juul (@MattchidaMMA) April 18, 2016
The pair also spent some time with utility infielder Brock Holt.
Also catching up with @BrockStar4Lyf! pic.twitter.com/qsrkcfQZz5
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) April 18, 2016
After donning both Bruins and Red Sox jerseys during his stay in Boston, all Gyllenhaal needs to do is wear Celtics and Patriots gear and he’ll officially become an honorary Bostonian.
