Ortiz's friend, Sixto David Fernandez, was revealed to be the target of the hit.
![DAVID BREWSTER • dbrewster@startribune.com Tuesday_05/26/09_Minneapolis TWINS vs. BOSTON RED SOCKS ] David Ortiz takes off his wrist guards after being walked in the 4th inning.](https://ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/06/15609487345365.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&crop=0px%2C29px%2C899px%2C514px&resize=1680%2C960)
Massachusetts General Hospital: "Your support has lifted his spirits tremendously during this challenging time."
Ortiz's friend, Sixto David Fernandez, was revealed to be the target of the hit.
Massachusetts General Hospital: "Your support has lifted his spirits tremendously during this challenging time."
