The Kentucky Derby is commonly known as the fastest two minutes in sports, which makes it easy to miss, especially for fans who are busy during the race. However, fans at one sporting event got a treat on Saturday, as they were able to watch the Kentucky Derby on a jumbotron.
That would be in Fenway Park, where Red Sox fans were able to watch the full race in the middle of Boston’s rain-delayed game against the Twins. As the teams were warming up to resume the game, the Red Sox put the Derby on the jumbotron to entertain the fans that stayed through the rain.
The Red Sox are DIALED for the Kentucky Derby 🐎 #KentuckyDerby pic.twitter.com/fOHC9sCCs8
— Will D’Agostino (@willyd_5150) May 3, 2025
Perks of a rain delay, everyone at the ballpark can watch the Kentucky Derby. A lot of players paused their warmups to take in the race. pic.twitter.com/S3JqNumhXn
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) May 3, 2025
Typically, the Kentucky Derby would line up with the end of a baseball game that began at 4:00 p.m. ET, but the rain delay pushed off the final few innings and allowed fans a unique experience on Saturday.
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The Red Sox were down 4-1 during the rain delay, but Boston attempted a comeback and closed the gap to 4-3 vs. Minnesota. However, even though the Red Sox were unable to finish the job and fell 4-3 in the game, fans still experienced a unique viewing of the Kentucky Derby.
Who won the Kentucky Derby?
On a muddy track in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, it was Sovereignty who came out on top over Journalism. With 7-1 odds to win the race, Sovereignty came from behind to overtake the favorite and give jockey Junior Alvarado his first Triple Crown victory.
