The Red Sox won their fourth straight against the Cleveland Indians on April 16 . The Red Sox and Indians wore black armbands to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing . A giant American flag flew at half-mast before the series opener with a moment of silence prior to the first pitch . A young Indians fan presented the Red Sox with a sign he wrote in red ink and ordained with hearts . The note , which was hung in Boston 's dugout , read : " From our city to your city : Our hearts and prayers go out to you , Boston . Love , Cleveland . " For the entire game , a jersey with No. 617 ( one of Boston 's area codes ) , displaying " Boston " above the numerals and " Strong " below them , hung in the Sox ' dugout . Additionally , to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day , both teams wore No. 42 jerseys . The Red Sox also placed closer Joel Hanrahan on the disabled list with a hamstring injury
Boston Marathon bombing
Boston Marathon bombing
2013 Boston Red Sox season