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BOSTON -- There were reminders of David Ortiz everywhere Friday night at Fenway Park. Printed banners atop the Green Monster and alongside the perimeter of the building. Countless homemade signs. The first of three pregame ceremonies planned for the weekend. And a massive artistic rendering of Ortiz weaved into the center-field grass.It was impossible not to know that Ortiz was the central figure in this, the last regular-season series of his career. But just in case, Ortiz gave the rain-drenched throng in Boston another reason to appreciate him.In a rather fitting result for the beginning of an Ortiz-centric weekend, his two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning proved to be the difference in a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.The retiring designated hitter also had an RBI single as Boston stopped a three-game slide and remained on pace to open the American League Division Series at home against Cleveland next Thursday.What can I tell you? Pretty good season, Ortiz said matter-of-factly in a quick session with reporters after the game.As Ortiz took the heroics in stride, his teammates were asked once again to put his phenomenal last season into perspective.Ive seen it for 10 years; its pretty special, man, second baseman Dustin Pedroia said. Every time theres a big situation, hes found a way to come through. Were going to enjoy the last couple of games we have with him because its pretty special. ... You expect it. Its kind of sad to say, in this game its tough to do what hes doing and he makes it look easy. You appreciate it so much from the outside watching it. Were just enjoying it. Its pretty awesome to see.Ortizs 541st home run was also his 1,192nd career extra-base hit, which tied him with Ken Griffey Jr. and Rafael Palmeiro for eighth place on baseballs all-time list. In addition, he is now tied with Torontos Edwin Encarnacion for the AL lead with 127 RBIs.All this for a 40-year-old who apparently needs hours of assistance to get ready for each and every game.Nights like tonight. He almost leaves you speechless, manager John Farrell said. The career hes had, the number of home runs hes hit from the seventh inning on in ballgames at big moments. Tonight is right there with them.The blast helped the Sox hold on to the second seed in the upcoming AL playoffs with two games to play, giving them the inside track for home-field advantage against Cleveland in the ALDS. A fourth straight loss would have put the Indians ahead and Boston on a path toward opening the postseason on the road, this just four days after the Red Sox held the top record in the AL.They needed a boost, and Ortizs timing was impeccable, as summed up by teammate Jackie Bradley Jr.:Big-time player, big-time playmaker, big-time home run. Cheap Vapormax Nz Clearance . 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ATLANTA (3-1) at DENVER (4-0)Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FoxOPENING LINE -- Broncos by 6SERIES RECORD -- Broncos lead 9-5LAST MEETING -- Falcons beat Broncos 27-21 on Sept. 17 ,2012LAST WEEK -- Falcons beat Panthers 48-33; Broncos beat Buccaneers 27-7AP PRO32 RANKING -- Falcons No. 8, Broncos No. 1FALCONS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (1), RUSH (6), PASS (1).FALCONS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (30), RUSH (16), PASS (31).BRONCOS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (21), RUSH (14), PASS (23).BRONCOS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (4), RUSH (22), PASS (2).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES -- Falcons first visit to Denver since Halloween night 2004, when Atlanta prevailed 41-28. ... Matt Ryan (503) and Julio Jones (300) first QB-WR duo in NFL history with 500-yard passing and 300-yard receiving performance in same game in win over Carolina last week. ... Ryans 503 yards were career high. He leads league with 1,473 passing yards and 126.3 QB rating. ... Jones sixth player in NFL history with 300-yard receiving game. He leads league with 488 yards receiving, including 193 after catch. ... Both teams plus-3 in turnover differential, but Falcons allowing 419 yards per game and Broncos 283. ... Falcons WR Aldrick Robinson and TE Austin Hooper each had first career TD catch laast week.dddddddddddd. ... 36-year-old DE Dwight Freeney has eight sacks in last eight games. ... Broncos OLB Von Miller leads league with 5+ sacks. Miller has 10+ sacks, three forced fumbles and interception in last six games, including playoffs. In 19 games vs. NFC, he has 20 sacks and six forced fumbles. ... CB Aqib Talib coming off two-interception game in return to Tampa, where he began career. ... QB Trevor Siemian has won first four starts although rookie Paxton Lynch finished up win vs. Bucs after Siemian left with bruised left (non-throwing) shoulder. Lynch threw first career TD pass and threw for 170 yards. ... RB C.J. Anderson has eight TDs in last nine games and 16 TDs in last 15 home games. ... WR Emmanuel Sanders has 17 catches for 205 yards and three TDs since begging to be bigger part of offense. ... OLB Shane Ray has three sacks and fumble return TD since replacing DeMarcus Ware (broken forearm) in Week 2. ... DE Derek Wolfe has four sacks in last three games and 12 in last 14, counting playoffs.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '