David Ortiz left Sunday's game due to a family emergency, the Providence Journal reports.

Ortiz left Sunday's game due to a family emergency, the Providence Journal reports.

Analysis:

Ortiz was replaced by Christian Vasquez. Prior to exiting, Big Papi was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The nature of the family emergency is unknown, but Ortiz immediately flew back to Boston and is expected to rejoin the team for the upcoming three-game set in Pittsburgh which begins Tuesday.