Pedro Martinez' biggest games: No. 5 — Down goes Zimmer

Before Pedro Martinez is enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, we’re counting down his 10 most memorable moments in a Red Sox uniform:

No. 5: Down goes Zimmer

Oct. 11, 2003 at Fenway Park

Result: Red Sox lose to Yankees, 4-3

How Pedro did:

7 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (Loss)

Skinny: What you’ve likely forgotten about Game 3 of the 2003 ALCS is that Pedro Martinez allowed four runs in seven innings and was the pitcher of record in the Red Sox’ 4-3 loss to the Yankees.

What you’ll never forget is the bench-clearing melee that took place between the two teams. Specifically, you won’t forget the gaudy spectacle of Martinez tossing 72-year-old Don Zimmer to the ground after the Yankees bench…