(We open a can of B&M, and have our hot dogs with that) But after an 86 year lag, the Red Sox won their first 21st century World Series in 2004, and then added some whipped cream to that sweet, sweet moment by winning again in 2007 and 2013. [11], Despite losing first baseman Albert Pujols to the Angels and manager Tony La Russa to retirement, the Cardinals under new manager Mike Matheny still came within one game of a return trip to the World Series, but lost the final three games to the eventual World Series champion San Francisco Giants in the 2012 National League Championship Series. Hall of Famer and two-time World Series MVP Bob Gibson threw the ceremonial first pitch. Buchholz missed three months of the regular season with a neck issue, then returned to make four starts in September. Do you have a sports website?
The Red Sox added to their lead in the bottom of the seventh with Ortiz hitting a two-run home run off Kevin Siegrist to give them a 7–0 lead. Find out more. The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox have released their rosters in anticipation of the 2013 World Series.

If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. ), Fox televised the series in the United States and Canada, with Joe Buck calling play-by-play and Tim McCarver handling color commentary. The Cardinals finished the 2013 regular season at 97–65, earning the best record in the National League. The Red Sox, meanwhile, are going with the exact same roster that won them both the ALDS and ALCS, reports Alex Speier of WEEI.. That's good news for Boston, where there were some concerns about starting pitcher Clay Buchholz.
Craig slid into third, popped up and started for home. ET. "We have yet to determine whether [Jake] Peavy is in Game 4 or Game 3. OUTFIELDERS (6): Quintin Berry, Mike Carp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes, Daniel Nava, Shane Victorino. By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff. 2013 World Series: Red Sox Game 6 starting lineup Boston has the opportunity Wednesday night to hoist the World Series trophy at home for the first time since 1918. Boston Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski threw the ceremonial first pitch,[22] as he had done before Game 1 in 2004 and 2007. Under new manager John Farrell, the Red Sox finished first in the American League East with a record of 97 wins and 65 losses. Babe Ruth Photo 8x10 - Red Sox - Buy Any 2 Get 1.

Craig fell, got back up and ran home. With the win, St. Louis snapped Boston's nine-game winning streak in the World Series. [citation needed], According to Nielsen Media Research, the six-game series on Fox averaged an 8.9 rating and 15 share. Advancing to the World Series, the Red Sox defeated the National League champion St. Louis Car… Wainwright's return to form, along with the emergence of the young starters, helped fill the void left by star pitcher Chris Carpenter, who missed the entire season due to various injuries. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. But in the bottom of the seventh, Matt Holliday hit a line drive off of reliever Junichi Tazawa that just got past a diving Will Middlebrooks that drove in two, and Holliday advanced to third on the throw. BOSTON -- In a somewhat surprising move, the Red Sox chose not to put knuckleballer Steven Wright on their World Series roster but instead added lefty Thomas Pomeranz, who was inactive for the American League Division Series and the AL Championsip Series. Not only does it cover all of the highlights of the 2013 playoff run, but it also puts the whole season in perspective. Farrell hinted that the fact that either Peavy or Buchholz could go twice if the World Series lasted seven games may play into when he slots both guys. The Red Sox had home field advantage for the series, based on the AL's win in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game on July 16. In the seventh inning, the Red Sox' defense let them down. The next batter, Xander Bogaerts, bounced a ball up the middle for an RBI single of his own, knotting the game at 4–4. PITCHERS (11): Craig Breslow, Clay Buchholz, Ryan Dempster, Felix Doubront, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Franklin Morales, Jake Peavy, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Brandon Workman. He was joined by compatriot and set-up man Junichi Tazawa, and middle relievers Brandon Workman and Craig Breslow. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Red Sox will host the Cardinals in Game 1 of the 2013 World Series tonight at Fenway Park beginning at 8:07 p.m. Saltalamacchia, receiving the throw from foul territory, applied the tag to the sliding Craig. "Right now he's scheduled to pitch on the weekend over in St. Louis," Farrell said in his pregame news conference at Fenway Park prior to Game 1 of the World Series. World Politics Crime Marijuana Animals Business Jobs Weather: Maps Radar ... 2013 Red Sox roster. Adding clubhouse favorites Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes, and Koji Uehara to Boston mainstays David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, and Jon Lester, the Red Sox were ready for a tough matchup in the World Series. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? The St. Louis Cardinals were the class of the National League, winning 97 games with veteran hitters - including October superstar Carlos Beltran - and many young, hard-throwing pitchers. He has made three postseason starts and has given up 12 runs and 25 hits in 21 2/3 innings. Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina both converged, but both let the ball drop for a leadoff single. "We'd pull the plug on it and go in another direction. by bbastian Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . [58], ESPN Radio broadcast the series in the U.S., with commentators Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser.

[31], The largest paid crowd in the history of Busch Stadium (47,469) saw the game, surpassing the previous night's record attendance. [15], Boston's offense was powered by designated hitter David Ortiz, who hit .309 during the season. The 2004 World Series was about breaking the curse. With Pete Kozma, who pinch-ran for Freese, scoring on the throw, the ball got away from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. ), Felix Doubront pitched 2⅔ innings out of the bullpen to earn his first career postseason win. by redsox2013champs Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . BOSTON IS STRONGER THAN EVER! [60] Felix Doubront was seen throwing a simulated game Tuesday evening, adding speculation that the club was analyzing all options. The game ended when Boston closer Koji Uehara picked off pinch runner Kolten Wong with Carlos Beltrán at the plate, making it the first postseason game in baseball history to end on a pickoff. Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame members Carlton Fisk and Luis Tiant, both of whom played in historic Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, threw ceremonial first pitches. 2013 World Series (4–2): Boston Red Sox (A.L.)

"The game will dictate the restrictions," Farrell said on WEEI. 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. [citation needed], St. Louis opened the playoffs by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in five games in the Division Series. Heaven only knows why people say we're from Beantown, as one rarely sees beans on any restaurant menu, and it's not like most people make baked beans at home. Matt Holliday tied the score with a home run to center in the fourth inning, but it would be the only run Lester would allow over strong 7⅔ innings of work. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013. Band of Bearded Brothers: The 2013 World Champion, 2016 World Series Champions: The Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series Collector’s Edition [DVD], 2012 World Series Champions: San Francisco Giants. Some of that will be determined on how we see the style of John Lackey go up against this team tomorrow night.". With one out, Jon Jay hit a grounder to second baseman Dustin Pedroia. However, Cardinals' ace Adam Wainwright found trouble in the bottom of the first inning.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014. [50][51] As of the 2019 postseason, this is the most recent World Series in which the home team has won a deciding game and has received the Commissioner's Trophy on their home field.