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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...
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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South Windsor Challenger Day at Fenway
For some, just attending a Red Sox game alone would be unforgettable, but for one South Windsor Little League team a whole entire day spent at Fenway Park became a remarkable dream come true. CVS Caremark put together the All Kids Can Baseball Camp at...Tags: Dave Magadan, Sports, Chicago White Sox, Lifestyle and Leisure, CVS Corp.
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Daytrippers: Touring Fenway Park
FOX CTOn Yawkey Way in Boston, the pitch is simple: Come to Fenway Park and see baseball history. Babe Ruth played here. (Just ask a Red Sox fan about “The Curse of the Bambino.”) So did Ted Williams and Jimmie Foxx, Smoky Joe Wood, Johnny Pesky,...Tags: History, Arts and Culture, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Green Monster
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Preview: Mariners at Angels
ReutersFelix Hernandezâs career-long struggles against Los Angeles were at least temporarily put aside when he notched a victory against the Angels on April 27. Hernandez will attempt to defeat the host Angels again on Thursday when the Seattle Mariners play...Tags: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Michael Morse, Felix Hernandez, Mike Trout, New York Yankees
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Preview: Red Sox at Tigers
ReutersA pair of division leaders will square off when the Boston Red Sox visit the Detroit Tigers on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. The Tigers will hope to fare better against the Red Sox than they did against AL East runner-up Baltimore, which...Tags: Andrew Bailey, Victor Martinez, Detroit Tigers, American League East, Baseball
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Rays 6, Red Sox 2
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Rays 6, Red Sox 2 BOSTON -- Jeremy Hellickson threw six effective innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Wednesday night at Fenway Park, salvaging one win in the three-game series. Hellickson (5-3) gave up two...Tags: Andrew Bailey, James Loney, Fernando Rodney, Jonny Gomes, Jose Molina
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Recap: Rays 6, Red Sox 2
ReutersSportsDirect Inc. Recap: Rays 6, Red Sox 2 Rays 6, Red Sox 2: Desmond Jennings homered and rookie Wil Myers had a two-run double as Tampa Bay averted a three-game sweep in Boston. Jeremy Hellickson (5-3) allowed two runs in six innings and Evan...Tags: James Loney, Jonny Gomes, David Price, American League East, New York Yankees
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Michael Lev: Miami Heat playing one game for posterity
The Orange County RegisterIf the Miami Heat wins Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals ... LeBron James is better than Michael Jordan! Pat Riley is a genius! The Big Three are headed for a three-peat! If the Heat loses Game 7 ... LeBron is a choker! Riley is a has-been! Break up the...Tags: Orange County Register, Phil Jackson, NBA Finals, LeBron James, American Airlines Arena
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Hellickson helps Rays topple Red Sox 6-2
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Hellickson helps Rays topple Red Sox 6-2 BOSTON -- Jeremy Hellickson threw six effective innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Wednesday night at Fenway Park, salvaging one win in the three-game series. "We have...Tags: Andrew Bailey, James Loney, Fernando Rodney, Jonny Gomes, Jose Molina
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Detroit Tigers - TeamReport
ReutersMLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH As the "sixth starter in a five-man rotation," according to Jim Leyland, Drew Smyly continues to do well as he walks the line between reliever and starter. "We'll see how it plays out," Leyland said...Tags: Phil Coke, Spring Training, Joaquin Benoit, Anibal Sanchez, Detroit Tigers
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David Murphy: Not-so-surprising finish for Phillies
Philadelphia Daily NewsPHILADELPHIA You want to believe, because the summer is a lot less fun without meaningful baseball, and on nights like Wednesday night, when the weather was perfect and the ballpark was filled close to capacity, the Phillies find ways to keep you...Tags: Washington Nationals, Jimmy Rollins, John Mayberry, Jr., Spring Training, Antonio Bastardo
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New York Yankees - TeamReport
ReutersMLB Team Report - New York Yankees - INSIDE PITCH Kevin Youkilis was brought to New York to fill in for an injured Alex Rodriguez. Now A-Rod might wind up filling in for an injured Youkilis. Youkilis will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc in...Tags: Spring Training, Hiroki Kuroda, Curtis Granderson, Los Angeles Dodgers, David Robertson
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