THE CAPTAIN

Derek Jeter Gets RBI in Final At-Bat

Finishes his career in Fenway Park.

Derek Jeter capped off his 20-season career in baseball Sunday with an RBI single. The captain of the New York Yankees finished at Boston’s Fenway Park. The hit marked number 3,465, and it sealed his career batting average at .310. Despite the historic rivalry, the Red Sox honored Jeter with a pre-game ceremony that including Aretha Franklin performing her classic “Respect.” Jeter led the Yankees to five World Series championships over his two decades with the team. “It is what we’ve known. He’s been the Yankees shortstop,” said Joe Girardi, the Yankees manager and former teammate of Jeter. “It is hard to believe it is coming to an end.”