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Red Sox tip their caps to announcer Orsillo

Touched by the tribute, Orsillo waved back to the players, many of whom he's formed relationships with over his 15 years of calling Red Sox games on television.

Orsillo thanks the fans

"Unbelievably, I wave to the Red Sox for the final time," Orsillo said with the broadcast winding down. "Thank you, boys. Orsillo rounding third and heading home."

It was a spontaneous tribute that came to the Red Sox in the late stages of the game.

"I thought that was something that we collectively thought would be a very nice gesture for Don," said Red Sox interim manager Torey Lovullo.