While not a particularly competitive series, the 2004 World Series is ranked as one of the most memorable World Series of all time, and one of the most iconic professional sports moments from the 2000s due to its historical significance for Boston. right across the front page. The Boston Red Sox of the American League ended the 2004 season with a record of 98 wins and 64 losses, finishing second in the AL's East Division. ET. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. David Ortiz led batters with significant playing time by hitting .332. [2][3][4][5][6], The Cardinals earned their berth into the playoffs by winning the NL Central division title, and had the best winloss record in the NL. Cal Eldred came in to relieve Morris in the fifth inning, after he had walked the leadoff hitter, having already given up four runs in the previous four innings. He also pointed out the ability of both teams to hit home runs, especially in the case of the Red Sox's David Ortiz and the Cardinals' Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds. - Votos emitidos por el comprador l***k (983). Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek positioned himself between the two players. : Following the Bruins winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy ranked all seven championships and chose the Red Sox' 2004 World Series win as the greatest Boston sports championship during the ten-year span. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. Unable to add item to List. [7], Both teams also won one of the next three World Series in successive years; the Cardinals, as noted above, in 2006, beating the Detroit Tigers in five games, becoming the first team since the New York Yankees in 1923, to win a World Series championship in their first season in a new stadium (which the Yankees themselves would also do in 2009). During the ceremony, five red pennants were first unfurled at the top of the Green Monster, showing the years of each of the Red Sox' previous World Series wins. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. [78] AVG. [73] Schilling had four stitches in the ankle the day before, causing him "considerable discomfort". [19] On July 31, the Red Sox traded shortstop Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs after he had spent eight years with the team. Moments of silence were held to honor the deaths of Pope John Paul II, who had died nine days earlier, and former Red Sox relief pitcher, Dick Radatz. , Item Weight "[55][112][116] Members of previous Red Sox teams who had fallen short immediately acclaimed the 2004 team, including Pesky who had been the shortstop responsible for a fatal checking error that had allowed the Cardinals' Enos Slaughter to complete his "Mad Dash" to score the winning run in Game 7 at the old Sportsman's Park in 1946. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The team was transported around on 17 duck boats equipped with loudspeakers so the players could talk to the spectators. Rentera singled towards Ramrez in left field, who unintentionally kicked the ball away, allowing Jason Marquis to score. The Dodgers went on to win the 2020 World Series -- so it is a difficult Mike Timlin replaced Embree in the eighth, in which a sacrifice fly by Scott Rolen reduced the Red Sox lead to four. A home run by Johnny Damon in the first inning helped to win game four for the Red Sox to secure the series. [43][44] He would continue to wear number 10 to pay tribute to Sparky Anderson afterwards. [27] A 103 win in Game 7 brought the Red Sox to the World Series for the first time in 18 years. They won Game 1 largely thanks to a 7-run 4th inning, and went on to sweep the series. [67] In the bottom of the first inning, Williams gave up a lead-off double to Johnny Damon, and then hit Orlando Cabrera in the shoulder with one of his pitches. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Josh Beckett topped the squad with 20 wins, and Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield also contributed 15 or more victories also Josh Beckett recorded a 3.27 ERA, leading regularly-used pitchers. Many thanks to him. [73][82] Much of the blame for the Cardinals' losses in the first two games was directed at the fact that Rolen, Edmonds and Reggie Sanders, three of the Cardinals' best batters, had combined for one hit in 22at-bats. The book is available now, order your copy today! : WebManager: Tony La Russa (105-57) General Manager: Walt Jocketty Scouting Director: It was also the Fox network's highest rating for a Game 3 of a World Series ever. After stepping on first base, David Ortiz began moving toward Suppan, who had turned back toward third, Ortiz threw to third baseman Mueller, who tagged Suppan out. This is better! However, halfway towards home, Suppan "suddenly stopped". About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores [95] Kevin Millar pinch hit for the Red Sox starting pitcher Derek Lowe during this inning. Mueller committed his World Series record-tying third error of the game, in the sixth inning;[81] however, the Cardinals failed to capitalize. [55][56], Both teams had lost in their previous World Series appearances in seven games. Mueller then singled to enable him to tie the game. Suppan was replaced by Al Reyes, which meant none of the Cardinals three starting pitchers had finished five innings during the series. [57][58] Having won the All-Star Game, the AL had been awarded home-field advantage, which meant the Red Sox had the advantage at Fenway Park in four of the seven games in the series.[59]. They predicted that the Cardinals would win the series in seven games. Boston plated 867 runs. WebThe roster is as follows: PITCHERS (11): Josh Beckett, Manny Delcarmen, Eric Gagne, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Curt Schilling, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin. Or write about sports? Please try again. Boston Red Sox: 2004 World Series Champions! Sports Publishing presents the first title to be available on the market to salute the Boston Red Sox, the champions of the 2004 World Series. The series was played from October 23 to 27, 2004, at Fenway Park and Busch Memorial Stadium, broadcast on Fox, and watched by an average of just under 25.5 million viewers. For pitcher Curt Schilling, it was the second time he had won the award, having shared it with then-Arizona Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson in 2001.[110]. [80], After six innings of allowing no earned runs which gave him a total of 13 innings against the Yankees and Cardinals with only one earned run allowed on a torn ankle tendon Schilling made way for Alan Embree, who pitched a scoreless seventh. [42] He wore #10 in tribute to Anderson (who wore 10 while manager of the Cincinnati Reds) and to indicate he was trying to win the team's 10th championship. This isn't the time for us to be thinking about history. [27][28] The Red Sox won the game 42 and became the first baseball team to ever force a Game 7 after having been down 3 games to none. WebThe Red Sox conceded 657 runs, the lowest total in the circuit. After trailing three games to none to the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series, the Red Sox came back to win the series, advancing to their first World Series since 1986. Kevin Millar then scored by virtue of a single by Bill Mueller to put the Red Sox up 40. The loss was mainly blamed on the decision by then-manager Grady Little to keep starting pitcher Pedro Martnez in the game in the 8th inning of Game 7, that resulted the win (and the 2003 American League championship in general) to rival New York via a walk-off home run, then Little was fired two weeks later. Johnny Damon then led off the Red Sox's fifth inning with a double to right. The book tells the complete story of the team's winning season through articles, columns, and photos that first appeared in the pages of the Boston Herald. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' rosters on FOXSports.com today! [93][94] The game was also played on the 18th anniversary of Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, which the Red Sox had lost at Shea Stadium to the New York Mets, despite taking a 30 lead into the sixth inning. Pedro Martnez was the starting pitcher for the Red Sox, and in the bottom of the first inning, he allowed the Cardinals to load the bases with one out. Here is the complete roster: PITCHERS (11) Matt Barnes Ryan Brasier Jason Isringhausen came in to pitch for the Cardinals with the bases loaded and nobody out, and was able to finish the inning without allowing a run to score. The Red Sox had lost in the previous season's ALCS against the New York Yankees. Another game winning home run by Ortiz won the game 64 for the Red Sox in the 12th inning. , ISBN-10 , Hardcover "So you're saying you misjudged a fart?" CATCHERS (2): Doug Mirabelli, Jason Varitek. Los plazos de entrega pueden variar, especialmente en pocas de mucha actividad. WebTim Wakefield made his first start of the 2004 postseason for the Red Sox, becoming the [89], Trot Nixon extended the Red Sox lead to two in the top of the fourth, hitting a single to right field that scored Mueller, who had started the rally with a two-out double to left-center. CATCHERS (2): David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Continue with Recommended Cookies. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 MLB Boston Red Sox World Series Champions Roster Shirt Mens Size XL Vtg at the best online prices at eBay! "No, what I'm saying is I s--t my pants during a game in the playoffs," he said. The Red Sox lost to the eventual champions the Chicago White Sox, in the American League Division Series, who would go on to end their own curse in the Curse of the Black Sox. WebRed Sox on 2004, '07, '13 & '18 World Series Rosters Stats Can you name the Red Sox [118] He also said that the Red Sox had "[come] back against all odds and showed America what heart is". [135][136], On May 28, 2014, the team reunited at Fenway Park as the Red Sox celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the historic championship as they hosted the Atlanta Braves. Ultimately he concluded that the series would be close and that the Red Sox would win it. The Dodgers went on to win the 2020 World Series -- so it is a difficult postseason to forget. [47] In a breakdown of how the two teams matched up, he concluded that the edge was with the Red Sox in pitching and the Cardinals in defense and batting. [111] With championship showdowns between teams from Boston and St. Louis seen in Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA and NHL, it is the only showdown between teams from two specific locations, that has been seen in each of these four leagues. Dan Haren came in from the Cardinals' bullpen to replace Williams during the inning. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. 6:27 pm ET. Web2004 ALCS Boston Red Sox over New York Yankees (4-3) 2003 ALCS 2005 ALCS Dates: You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search "[94] In a sign of respect, the Red Sox rivals came to the top step of the visitors dugout and gave the Red Sox a standing ovation. Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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[77], Despite having a torn tendon in his right ankle, similar to Game 6 of the ALCS against the Yankees, Schilling started Game 2 for the Red Sox. 98-64. However, after a discussion the umpires called Rodriguez out for interference and canceled the run. [55][66] The roster is as follows: PITCHERS (11): Craig Breslow, Clay Buchholz, Ryan Dempster, Felix Doubront, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Franklin Morales, Jake Peavy, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Brandon Workman. [117], Red Sox Manager Terry Francona became the third manager in four years to win a World Series in his first year as manager, following Bob Brenly of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks and Jack McKeon of the 2003 Florida Marlins. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In terms of local radio, Joe Castiglione and Jerry Trupiano called the series for WEEI in Boston while Mike Shannon and Wayne Hagin announced for KMOX in St. Louis. Manny Ramrez won the Hank Aaron Award and, along with Albert Pujols, a Silver Slugger Award, while Gold Glove awards were won by Mike Matheny, Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds. The Cardinals, in a repeat meeting of the previous season's National League Championship Series, lost to the Houston Astros. [33] Four of their starters recorded at least 15 wins and closer Jason Isringhausen recorded a league-best47 saves. They were also the fourth team to win a World Series without trailing in any of the games in the series,[73] and the seventh to win it having previously been three outs away from elimination. OUTFIELDERS (6): Quintin Berry, Mike Carp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes, Daniel Nava, Shane Victorino. The Red Sox had home-field advantage in the World Series by virtue of the AL winning the 2004 All-Star Game. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 2004 MLB Boston Red Sox World Series Champions Shirt Mens Size Medium at the best online prices at eBay! [111] Previously, in Super Bowl XXXVI, the New England Patriots had upset the St. Louis Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" to win their first Super Bowl and herald a dynasty led by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Bruins had swept the St. Louis Blues in the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals (with Game 4 being remembered for Bobby Orr's Cup-winning overtime goal that sent him flying), and the Boston Celtics when Bill Russell was still just a rookie had beaten the St. Louis Hawks to win their first NBA championship in 1957. With the Patriots having won Super Bowl XXXVIII the previous February, the Red Sox winning the World Series marked the first time since 1979 that the same city had a Super Bowl and World Series winner in the same year the last city to accomplish the feat had been Pittsburgh, when the Steelers and Pirates had won Super Bowl XIII and the World Series respectively. When the two teams had previously played each other in the 1946 and 1967 World Series, the Cardinals won both series in seven games. World Series Champions (6th championship) [sic]"[93] Kevin Millar said that it was important to finish off the Cardinals in four and not let it go to a fifth game given the team's history. WebBronson Arroyo When the season started, Arroyo was slated to work out of the bullpen, Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search : Nota: Al usar la funcin de traduccin, aceptas nuestras. [78] He later donated the bloody sock he wore during the game to the Baseball Hall of Fame museum. [137], On the Cardinals' side, the media expressed disappointment at the team's failure to win a game in the Series after recording the team's best regular season in over 60years. He was included on the Red Sox roster in the 2004 American League Championship Series and made 2 appearances, getting tagged with the loss in Game 3. The parade did not however, include a staged rally. The Red Sox won the AL wild card to earn theirs. Edmonds then hit a fly ball towards Ramrez in left field, who caught it on the run and threw to catcher Jason Varitek at home plate. With the win, pitcher Lowe became the first pitcher to ever win three series-clinching games in a single postseason having also won Game 3 of the ALDS against the Angels and Game 7 of the ALCS against the Yankees. 2nd in AL East. [26] He pitched for seven innings, and allowed just one run, during which time his sock became soaked in blood. Try again. The 100th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the American League (AL) champion Boston Red Sox and the National League (NL) champion St. Louis Cardinals;[1] the Red Sox swept the Cardinals in four games. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Singles by Orlando Cabrera and Ramrez, to right and left respectively, scored Damon to make it 30. Curt Schilling topped the squad with 21 wins, and Pedro Martinez also added 15 or more wins also Curt Schilling registered a 3.26 earned run average, leading regularly-used pitchers. However, David Ortiz won the series with a game winning home run in the 10th. The 2007 Boston Red Sox won the World Series. The Cardinals reached the World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-five NL Division Series and the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. Brand new and as described. He also called the series a "blast from the past" because both teams were very old franchises and had twice previously met in the World Series. [94][122], The Red Sox held their World Series victory parade on the following Saturday, October 30. PITCHERS (11): Craig Breslow, Clay Buchholz, Ryan Dempster, Felix Doubront, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Franklin Morales, Jake Peavy, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Brandon Workman. [113][139][140], It also marked the last time that Busch Memorial Stadium would host a World Series. [29], Having failed to make the playoffs the season before, and with their division rivals (the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros) expected to be strong, the Cardinals were generally expected to finish 3rd in the National League Central. [36] A complete game by Dodgers pitcher Jos Lima enabled the Dodgers to force a Game 4, during which a home run by Pujols won the series for the Cardinals. No se garantizan la precisin ni la accesibilidad de la traduccin proporcionada. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by the surviving three members of the famous Red Sox quartet that had faced the Cardinals in 1946: Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky (Ted Williams had died two years earlier). WebBoston Red Sox. Ramrez slid in an attempt to try to catch the ball, but tripped and deflected the ball for his second error in two plays, and the fourth Red Sox error in the game. An average of 23.1million people watched Game 1. The 2004 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2004 season. However, in the bottom of the third, the Red Sox scored three runs after seven consecutive batters reached base, giving them a five-run lead. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. 2004 World Series (40): Boston Red Sox (A.L.) [37] In the National League Championship Series, the Cardinals faced the #4 seed Houston Astros and won the first two games in St. Louis. [96], In the top of the eighth, Mueller led off with a single to right and Nixon followed with his third double of the game. Fans then threw debris onto the field in protest and the game was stopped for ten minutes. Twitter Walker was one of very few exceptions, batting .357 with a 1.366 OPS. Ortiz then hit a line drive that appeared to skip off the lip of the infield and hit Cardinals' second baseman Tony Womack with "considerable force". The Red Sox won game three, aided by seven shutout innings by Pedro Martnez. (Translation: It's getting a little dusty in here. Back to Foulke, Red Sox fans have longed to hear it: The Boston Red Sox are World Champions! WebLas mejores ofertas para 2004 MLB Boston Red Sox Serie Mundial Campeones de la Serie [46], John Donovan of Sports Illustrated praised both teams for how unexpected their reaching the World Series was, saying that they were "not supposed to be here". [89], In the bottom of the third inning, the Cardinals had two runners on base with no one out. [65][72] In the ninth inning, Foulke struck out Cedeo to win the game for the Red Sox 119. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. [141] Tony La Russa would achieve the distinction that he could not achieve in 2004 of managing World Series winners in both leagues. [55], The Cardinals offense struggled to find spark in the final three games. [100] In the 2004 postseason, Walker scored 21 percent (14 of 68) of Cardinal runs.[76]. [48] Jim Molony of MLB.com, said he expected the series to play out very differently from the last time the two teams met in the World Series in 1967. [18] The Red Sox eventually won the game thanks to a home run by Bill Mueller in the 9th inning. agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract extension. [146] Coincidentally, the losing manager in that year's World Series was Terry Francona, who had managed the Red Sox to both the 2004 and 2007 championships. A much larger banner was unfurled that covered the entire wall and read "2004 World Series Champions". [30][31] However, strong offensive seasons from Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, and Jim Edmondsduring which they each hit more than 30home runs and 100runs batted in (RBI)helped them to lead the league in runs scored.

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