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Boston Red Sox: Top 10 memorable moments of 2016

By Sean Penney

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after loosing to the Cleveland Indians 3-4 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after loosing to the Cleveland Indians 3-4 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Before the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve, let’s count down the top 10 moments from 2016 for the Boston Red Sox.

Aug 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (left) center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (center) and right fielder Mookie Betts (right) celebrate after the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Red Sox win 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (left) center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (center) and right fielder Mookie Betts (right) celebrate after the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Red Sox win 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s almost time to ring in the New Year, one that promises to be eventful for a reloaded Boston Red Sox team that enters 2017 with high expectations.

This past year has been good to this team. Well, not the duck boat parade type of good, but Boston certainly took a tremendous leap in that general direction. Following a couple of glum seasons that left the Red Sox wallowing in the basement of the AL East, Boston is back on track to reclaim their place among the World Series contenders.

As much as there is to look forward to next season, there are plenty of fond moments for us to reflect on from a memorable 2016.

As midnight approaches, millions of people will count down the final 10 seconds of the year while watching a sparkling ball of lights fall from the sky. As thrilling as that annual tradition can be, we’ve got something even more exciting to count down.

Without further adieu, here are the ten best moments of 2016 for the Red Sox franchise.

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