Summary
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth t...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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Red Sox 6, Twins 5
IP H R ER BB SO *Minnesota *# *# *# *# *## @ *# *# Blackburn 6 2-3 6 2 2 0 2 DReyes 1-3 1 1 1 0 1 Guerrier L,4-4 1 4 3 3 0 2 *Boston *# *# *# *# *# *# @ *# *# Lester 7 1-3 9 5 5 3 6 Aardsma W,3-2 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Papelbon S,27 1 1 0 0 0 1 DReyes pitched to...Tags: Minnesota
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Twins at Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Minnesota will give old workhorse Livan Hernandez (9-5, 5.18 ERA) a go against Boston ace Josh Beckett (below, 8-5, 3.70 ERA with 105 strikeouts) as both second-place teams look to move closer to the top spot in their divisions. These two players share a...Tags: All Stars, Baseball, Major League Baseball, Josh Beckett
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Pettitte, Jeter lift Yanks over Rays
Coming off two tight wins over their traditional rival, and about to head into the All-Star break, the New York Yankees turned to two of their veterans to beat the upstart Tampa Bay Rays. Derek Jeter came through with his bat and glove, backing a stellar...Tags: Nick Masset, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Rangers, A.J. Pierzynski, Jim Thome
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Jeter's spectacular play helps seal win
kat.obrien@newsday.comAndy Pettitte had been so good, so dominant all night long. But on his 100th pitch, with Rays runners on first and third with two outs in the seventh inning, it looked as if Pettitte had finally hit a snag. Willy Aybar grounded a ball deep in the hole...Tags: Joe Girardi, Gary Glover, Baseball, Major League Baseball, Jorge Posada
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Cubs trade for A's ace Harden
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade Tuesday, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. The Cubs received the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean...Tags: David Ortiz, Lance Berkman, Baseball, New York Mets, Major League Baseball
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Not to be outdone by Brewers, Cubs get Harden from Athletics
From wire reportsThe Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden yesterday from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. The Cubs will receive right-handers Harden and Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher,...Tags: Pablo Ozuna, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, Distilling and Brewing Industry
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Orioles need not heed Joe Morgan's advice
Some days you just don't know whether the Windex is best used on your eyeglasses or down your gullet. Yesterday was one of those days, and because I work for a medium that's still printed on dead trees, I feel comfortable blaming the Internet. Clicked...Tags: New York Yankees, All Stars, Baseball, Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles
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Tuesday's AL Capsules
Derek Jeter had a big hit and made a big play in the field to back Andy Pettitte in New York's 5-0 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. Jeter had an early go-ahead double off starter Scott Kazmir, and made a stellar play in the seventh that preserved...Tags: Nick Masset, New York Rangers, A.J. Pierzynski, Jon Lester, Jim Thome
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Francona Not Panicking Over Slump
Courant Staff Writer— The Red Sox are struggling at the plate, but manager Terry Francona is trying to resist the urge to tinker. "Sometimes it's better if I stay out of the way," he said. One idea that came up Tuesday was taking Jacoby Ellsbury out of the leadoff...Tags: David Ortiz, Theo Epstein, Jonathan Papelbon, Buddy Guy, Baseball
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Cubs Trade For Harden
Intent on ending their 100-year drought without a World Series title, the Cubs acquired righthander Rich Harden in a six-player deal with the Athletics on Tuesday, a day after the Brewers acquired CC Sabathia. "We felt that the two high-end guys who...Tags: All Stars, Atlanta Braves, A.J. Burnett, Lou Piniella, Baseball
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