Salem, Boston Red Sox react to Big Papi’s shooting and pray for recovery Gene Marrano June 11, 2019 1 minute read The Salem Red Sox are extending well wishes to Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic over the weekend: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia tourism industry reports revenue increase in 2018Next: More room coming for Taubman art classes Related Stories National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026