All rights reserved. Uehara struck out pinch hitter Matt Adams on three pitches for the third out. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Beltrn would leave the game, with Robinson moving to right field, and Jon Jay taking over in center. [38] Steve Rushin wrote an article and interview for Sports Illustrated, "The Hirsute of Happiness", exploring how the beard trend had helped unite the team. The next batter, Xander Bogaerts, bounced a ball up the middle for an RBI single of his own, knotting the game at 44. However, it all went to naught for the Red Sox in the seventh inning when two fielding errors on the same play gave St. Louis the lead. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? In the bottom of the ninth with one out, Koji Uehara took the mound and gave up a double on his first pitch to Allen Craig which advanced Yadier Molina, who singled earlier in the inning, to third. [41] Koji Uehara came in again to pitch a perfect ninth, striking out Matt Carpenter swinging to end the game, series, baseball season, and clinch their eighth overall title. The Red Sox lost the first two games on May 20 and 21, but avoided the sweep in a 62 victory on May 22 that brought starting pitcher Clay Buchholz's record to 70. Jul 24, BOS (61-42) lost to TBR, 1-5, 104. Bogaerts lined out to third base to end the inning. In game one against Baltimore, the only team in the AL East Boston had a losing record against at that time, the Red Sox were shut out for the fourth time in July (with four shutouts in all of April, May and June combined) and lost the AL East top spot for the first time since May 27. Will Middlebrooks posted two home runs, including the fifth grand slam in the month of September for Boston, and David Ortiz collected his 100th RBI on the season. TOP STORIES TOP VIDEOS Home Delivery It has been 95. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Decoy Marker % % Score . [32] (However, it was not the first time a World Series game ended with a runner being tagged out during an at-bat; in the 1926 World Series, Babe Ruth was caught stealing for the final out of Game 7. On July 30, Boston acquired starting pitcher Jake Peavy from the White Sox in a three-way deal, sending infielder Jos Iglesias to the Tigers and Avisal Garca from Detroit to Chicago. 0. Find out more. That was the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when there was a 16-team field. along with much-needed roster flexibility. 42 jerseys. Boston swept the White Sox and extended the AL East lead to 5+12 games but ended a streak of 11 games allowing only three runs or less. "That's where it all starts. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search The 8.9 rating was, by a large margin, the lowest for a six-game World Series (the 2009 World Series that pulled an 11.7 was the prior lowest) and the fourth lowest overall, behind the 2010, 2008 and 2012 series (the latter holding the record low at 7.6). Quiz Source. 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. [29] The Red Sox closed out the month of May with a road loss against the archrival Yankees. Carlos Beltrn then singled to bring in a fourth Cardinals run. On their last interleague trip, the Red Sox split the two-game series against the Colorado Rockies, losing game one but winning game two, scoring 15 runs. The condensed two-day series and day-night doubleheader were necessitated by effects from Tropical Storm Andrea which rained out the scheduled Friday, June 7 game. In addition, some of the Red Sox players grew beards during the season as a sign of unity. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Following a pregame ceremony, the Red Sox won their sixth straight game, their best start in 11 years[citation needed] with the win against Kansas City. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Cardinals only seriously threatened in the seventh inning when they scored on Carlos Beltrn's single and had the bases loaded with two outs, but Boston reliever Junichi Tazawa got the final out. A young Indians fan presented the Red Sox with a sign he wrote in red ink and ornamented with hearts. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' rosters on FOXSports.com today! Victorino's grand slam was the second in the ALCS by the Red Sox, which was the first time that a team hit more than one grand slam in the same series in the postseason since the Atlanta Braves in the 1998 NLDS. The Cardinals evened up the series at one game each as the series shifted to St. Louis for the next three games. The Red Sox closer struck out Matt Carpenter, grounded out pinch hinter John Jay and Holliday flew out to right field to earn the save in back-to-back games. mnufc. Ballpark: Fenway Park II. David Ortiz walked off as the World Series MVP on Wednesday night, capping a dominant week in which he spurred the . 2013 Red Sox roster. [24] Dustin Pedroia reached base in all their first 18 games, the most consecutive games to start a season by a Red Sox 2B (breaking the record set by Pete Runnels in 1959)[citation needed]. Sep 29, BOS (97-65) lost to BAL, 6-7. Join our linker program. [citation needed], The top-seeded Cardinals opened the playoffs by defeating the #4 seed Pittsburgh Pirates in five games in the Division Series. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. [37][38][39], Uehara tied John Wetteland, Robb Nen, Troy Percival, and Brad Lidge for most saves in one postseason year, with 7 (since then, Greg Holland matched this record the next year). The 2013 Boston Red Sox played 162 games during the regular season, won 97 games, lost 65 games, and finished in first position. The Red Sox and Indians wore black armbands to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The Red Sox came back again in the eighth after a leadoff single by Jacoby Ellsbury and Shane Victorino was hit by reliever Carlos Martnez. [14], In the aftermath of the infamous September collapse in 2011 and the ill-fated Valentine experiment of 2012, general manager Ben Cherington brought in Farrell, a former pitching coach under Terry Francona, and several role players in hopes of turning the Red Sox around. 5:37p.m. (EDT) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, David Ortiz had his first multi-home run postseason game to lead the Red Sox to victory, smashing solo blasts in the 1st and 8th innings. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In the top of the ninth, a melting Rays closer Fernando Rodney walked two of the first three batters he faced and drilled Victorino on a two strike pitch. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. With two outs in the sixth, Dustin Pedroia singled and Ortiz drew a four pitch walk before Gomes hit a three-run shot into the Red Sox bullpen, his first hit of this World Series. In a combined effort of Doubront and the bullpen, Boston shut-out the team from the NL West. The sweep improved Boston's record to 187.[26]. He made contact with Middlebrooks, who was lying face-first on the dirt, with his feet in the air. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. 1st [1] The 109th 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; the Red Sox won, 4 games to 2. [15], Boston's offense was powered by designated hitter David Ortiz, who hit .309 during the season. With two outs, Martinez jammed Napoli and he popped out to short to end the inning. We present them here for purely educational purposes. However, with the help of Matheny and general manager John Mozeliak, the Cardinals were able to stay in contention even with a roster consisting mostly of rookies, free-agent veteran additions, and a few holdovers from the 2011 championship team. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Detroit added two more in the fourth inning before being relieved by Brandon Workman, and that was all the Tigers would need to coast to a 73 victory. In the series finale, the Red Sox were trailing by five in the ninth, but scored six runs for their 11th walk-off win in 2013. There are decoys. [11], Despite losing first baseman Albert Pujols to the Angels and manager Tony La Russa to retirement after their 2011 World Series triumph, 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. Pedroia then singled under the glove of a diving David Freese to make the score 40. "The expectation is to win, because we've got a bunch of guys that have won in the past," Duvall said. Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz then secured the series sweep by back-to-back strong outings. [37], 8:00p.m. (EDT) at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 38. Boston tied the game after a leadoff triple by rookie Xander Bogaerts who scored on a fielders choice at second by Mike Carp in the fifth and Daniel Nava drove in Shane Victorino, who reached base on a leadoff walk in the sixth and was advanced to third by a David Ortiz base hit. On May 1, signed C Isaias Lucena for a minor league contract. With the loss, the series was guaranteed to return to Boston for Game 6 at Fenway Park on Saturday, October 19. Then in the American League Championship Series, the Red Sox defeated the third-seeded Detroit Tigers in six games to win their 13th American League pennant. in The home run provided one of the 2013 season's most enduring images, when Tigers outfielder (and Ortiz's close friend) Torii Hunter dove over the wall into the Red Sox' bullpen in an attempt to catch the ball, resulting in his legs being completely vertical while Boston Police officer Steve Horgan lifted his arms in celebration. Game 2 pitted the NLCS MVP Michael Wacha against the Red Sox' John Lackey. The Cardinals' pitching staff were led by Adam Wainwright, who returned to form after posting an NL-leading 19 wins. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The largest paid crowd in the history of Busch Stadium (47,469) saw the game, surpassing the previous night's record attendance. [30], The largest paid crowd in the history of Busch Stadium (47,432) saw the game. [49][50] This was the final World Series of the 2010s in which the home team won a deciding game and received the Commissioner's Trophy on their home field. This was the first game of this series neither team committed an error. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [39] The team has also developed the custom of tugging each other's beards to celebrate a hit or home run. The Boston Red Sox finalized their 25-man World Series roster Wednesday morning, and not only does it remain unchanged, it does not fuel any speculation about the status of starter Clay Buchholz. Rick Porcello has been steady and versatile. The Red Sox won the fourth game on October 27 to tie the series at 22, then won the last of three games at Busch Stadium on October 28 for a 32 lead. 3:07p.m. (EDT) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The NLCS was contested from October 11 to 18 between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The group's music was included in anything from "opening teases and commercial bumpers to montages, as well as additional promotional inventory across Fox prime-time and cable. Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina both converged, but both let the ball drop for a leadoff single. The note, which was hung in Boston's dugout, read: "From our city to your city: Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Boston. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Boston swept the series with 125 and 51 triumphs on May 18 and 19, improving their winning streak to five games and their record to 2717. On May 30, signed 3B Mario Martinez for a minor league contract. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Workman had his first start only 4 days later against the Oakland Athletics, taking a no-hit bid to the 7th inning. 2013 Boston Red Sox Roster. The Red Sox scored 853 runs, best in the league. Baseball-Reference.com Series Win Probability - Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 2013 ALCS Gm 1 Gm 2 Gm 3 Gm 4 Gm 5 Gm 6 BOS 50% DET The height of bar indicates the probability of a team winning the series given the current series state. Boston then tacked on three more in the bottom of the 5th and four more in the bottom of the 8th. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Koji threw 74 innings in 2013 for a WHIP of .565, and ERA of 1.09 with 101 K's and 9 walks . Down 10 in the sixth inning, further long-ball theatrics were showcased by David Ortiz, who hit a two-run home run with Dustin Pedroia on base to give Boston a 21 lead. It wasn't until the top of the fifth inning before the Red Sox got on the board themselves, when pinch hitter Mike Carp grounded into a fielder's choice off Cardinals starter Joe Kelly. Do you have a blog? Do you have a blog? With one out in the bottom of the fourth, Matt Holliday hit a solo shot to center field to tie the game. Then, in their third consecutive National League Championship Series appearance, St. Louis defeated the third-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers four games to two for their 19th National League pennant. [35]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 7 innings of work. The Red Sox wore white home jerseys with "Boston" on the front instead of the customary "Red Sox" while Kansas City players and staff wore a "B Strong" patch on the front of their jerseys, with the shirts being auctioned off for funds to support victims of the bombing. [34] Boston scratched out runs in the sixth, seventh, and ninth innings, but could never ignite an offensive rally as they did in Game 2. They were defeated (130) in a rain-shortened 7-inning game on April 23. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny tried to stop the bleeding and replaced his rookie starter with game 4 losing pitcher Lance Lynn, who quickly warmed up after Drew went yard earlier in this inning. In game 2 the Red Sox put themselves back to a 1.5 game lead, including Shane Victorino's steal of home in a delayed double steal with Dustin Pedroia, who agreed to a seven-year contract extension through the 2021 season a day later. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. [28], In the bottom of the ninth inning, Boston reliever Brandon Workman stayed in, having pitched in the eighth inning and having batted in the top of the ninth, striking out in his first professional at bat. Find out more. Slowly crawling their way back east the Red Sox stopped for a four-game series in Kansas City dropping 3 games before heading to Toronto, dropping two out of three against the AL East rival but still maintaining a 2-game lead over the Rays. Like the previous two series in the Bronx, Boston could take 2 out of 3 games against New York. Carlos Beltrn drove in the run on a base hit, unearned for starter Clay Buchholz. After the Red Sox plated another run in the eighth inning, the Cardinals finally got on the board with Matt Holliday leading off the ninth with a home run off Ryan Dempster. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Sep 18, BOS (92-61) lost to BAL, 3-5, 156. In the 7th and 8th innings, the Rays threatened with two runners on base, but in each frame no runners could score for Tampa Bay due to inning-ending 463 double plays to conserve the Sox' two-run lead, which stretched to a three-run gap with Ortiz's home run. [8][9] He became the first non-Yankee to win three World Series titles with one team since Jim Palmer (Baltimore Orioles 1966, 1970, and 1983). The Red Sox' May slide continued when they lost three of four games at home against Minnesota from May 69. Jacoby Ellsbury lead off the third inning with a single and Pedroia advanced him to second on a groundout. With one out and the bases loaded (David Freese walked, Jon Jay singled and Daniel Descalso walked), Carpenter hit a fly ball to Gomes in left field for the second out. The Cardinals' 2013 World Series appearance was also the pinnacle of the Mike Matheny era. [34] In the postseason, the Red Sox first defeated the AL wild card Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. The Boston Red Sox today announced the team's 25-man active roster for their World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. - unknown, for minors. Batting - 103, Pitching - 103 Wainwright then got David Ortiz to ground to second base, but Matt Carpenter's flip was mishandled by shortstop Pete Kozma, ending the possibility of a double play. After a leadoff single by Bogaerts, Stephen Drew walked and Ross drove in one run on a ground rule double to left field. The Red Sox' subsequent comeback attempts failed, and Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth to end the game. [citation needed], According to Nielsen Media Research, the six-game series on Fox averaged an 8.9 rating and 15 share. [citation needed], A partnership with Fox Sports featured Pearl Jam as the November artist of month for all entities within the Fox Sports domain and licensed 48 songs from their catalogue to play during the 2013 World Series. (5th of 15), Park Factors: Boston failed to complete the sweep, however, with starting pitcher Ryan Dempster relinquishing a 42 defeat in his Red Sox debut the following evening. Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury set a Red Sox record with five stolen bases in the game. Additionally, to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day, both teams wore No. Following their Opening Day triumph, the Red Sox improved to 20 on Wednesday, April 3, in the second tilt of the three-game series, in a game that saw offseason acquisition Joel Hanrahan rack up his first save as a Red Sox. Michael Wacha left the game with six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Siegrist misplayed his position on first base, standing too far away, and Ellsbury safely returned to the bag. John Lackey became the first pitcher in MLB history to win two World Series clinching games with two different teams. Boston lost both games, giving up a 50 lead in the fifth in game three. The Red Sox then split the two remaining games of the series to win 2 of its 3 games. Boston evened the four-game series with a 92 victory on Thursday, May 30. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. This caught the eye of first baseman Mike Napoli and catcher David Ross, who decided to also stop shaving. Jay and Descalso attempted to advance on the misplay and pitcher Craig Breslow, who was backing up on the play, tried to get Jay at third but his throw was wild and went into the stands. Martinez (sprained left ankle) is on the Red Sox roster for their AL Division Series against the Rays. Top 10 Plays cWPA and cLI Explanation Share & Export Modify, Export & Share Table Get as Excel Workbook In the eighth, after his third hit on three at bats that night, Ortiz was pinched run for by Quintin Berry who stole the first Red Sox base on the very first attempt in the series against the Cardinals. [52][53] Working with Buck and McCarver were field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Erin Andrews. Tigers in Game 6 and back to the World Series for the third time in 10 years . In the sixth inning, the bases were empty with two outs before Dustin Pedroia singled and David Ortiz walked. In the bottom of the second inning, Stephen Drew led off with a pop-up in front of the pitcher's mound. Ross did tag and score to give Boston a 50 lead. The 2013 World Series triumph would be the pinnacle of the John Farrell era. John Lackey induced two flyouts against Matt Adams and David Freese, before the runners advanced on a wild pitch, but Lackey ended the threat by striking out Jon Jay. Throughout the regular season, numerous Red Sox players sported considerable facial hair, which drew media attention and later drove team marketing. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? David . [56], Some analysts expressed alarm at the low ratings, considering the prestigious franchises involved (a combined 20 World Championships and 32 pennants). Gomes worked the count to 22 before he broke the tie with a three-run homer that would become the difference in the game. After the 2017 season, Farrell was fired and replaced by Alex Cora, who managed the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series championship. Boston struck first on back-to-back one out doubles by Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz, who continued his monstrous tear, hitting .733 in the series. After sweeping the San Diego Padres the Red Sox headed west for a 10-game road trip and extended the winning streak to 5 games with a win against the Los Angeles Angels. The Cardinals' 8676 finish in 2016 and 8379 finish in 2017 ended without a postseason appearance. [63][64][65][66], On April 1, 2014, the Red Sox visited the White House and met with President Obama.[67]. Even though the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Red Sox had many stars on their roster, Ortiz always was the guy who found a way to stand out. On June 21, signed C Jon Denney for a minor league contract, signed OF Jordon Austin for a minor league contract, signed LHP Jake Drehoff for a minor league contract, signed OF Joseph Monge for a minor league contract. [27] In a rematch of the staff who faced off in Game 1, Jon Lester again outdueled Adam Wainwright to give the Red Sox a 32 series lead. The 2013 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2013 season. Sep 17, BOS (92-60) lost to BAL, 2-3, 153. The trend began during spring training, when outfielder Jonny Gomes arrived considerably unshaven. David Ortiz walloped 30 home runs for the team, while Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino and Will Middlebrooks each swatted 20 or more, too. August started just like July ended, with a walk-off win against the Mariners. Sep 21, BOS (94-62) lost to TOR, 2-4, 158. He - - along with his brother Jair - - signed with Boston. [43] Red Sox pitcher John Lackey pitched six scoreless innings. [35], 6:07p.m. (EDT) at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Neither team scored again until the bottom 8th, when Delmon Young drove in a go-ahead RBI. The Red Sox saved themselves from the embarrassment of being no-hit with a Daniel Nava single in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Boston failed to rally further to make up the one-run gap. With 1.5 games behind Boston, Tampa Bay visited the Fens for their third and final time. 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. Between his World Series-clinching performance in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros and his three appearances against the Dodgers in the World Series, Price posted a 3-0 record with a . Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina would become life-time Cardinals, never playing for another team in their careers. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The bullpen were led by closer Koji Uehara, who unexpectedly took over following injuries to Joel Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey to post 21 saves and a 1.09 ERA. Love, Cleveland." With Carlos Martinez on the mound for the Cardinals, the Red Sox had Jacoby Ellsbury reach on an error and after two strikeouts, Ortiz reached on a single. He popped out and grounded out, then said he planned to auction off the bats for charity.[23]. The Red Sox jumped on the scoreboard early in Game 3, with a one-run top of the 1st inning, but Rays starter Alex Cobb kept the Rays in the game. Shane Victorino, RF. Shane Victorino legged out the two out infield hit to score the runner from third and gave the Red Sox the lead. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics, 2022 Major League Baseball statistical updates. The 2013 Boston Red Sox season was the 113th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. Under new manager John Farrell, the Red Sox finished first in the American League East with a record of 97 wins and 65 losses. [12], After finishing last in the AL East with a 6993 record in 2012, the Red Sox fired Bobby Valentine and hired John Farrell as their new manager. David Ortiz was awarded the World Series Most Valuable Player Award. 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. 7:30p.m. (EDT) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. 2013 World Series - Boston Red Sox over St. Louis Cardinals (4-2) | Baseball-Reference.com 2013 World Series Boston Red Sox over St. Louis Cardinals (4-2) 2012 WS 2014 WS Dates: October 23 - 30, 2013 WS MVP: David Ortiz NLCS MVP: Michael Wacha ALCS MVP: Koji Uehara Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. In a non-save situation, the Red Sox brought in their closer Koji Uehara, in relief of Brandon Workman, who worked a quiet eighth inning. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. They were joined by outfielders Carlos Beltrn and Matt Holliday, third baseman David Freese, and first baseman Matt Adams. This was the second longest game by time in Rays history. In search for run support the offense gave Lackey 13 runs in game three, the most in any start for him this season, to extend the winning streak to five and extending the lead in the AL East to a season-high 8+12 games but failed to sweep the four-game set when Workman gave up a walk-off wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth after Rivera suffered his second blown save in the series while trying for a two-inning save. With the bases loaded Dustin Pedroia delivered a sacrifice fly which scored Bogaerts to add some insurance for Boston. Boston closer Koji Uehara was brought in to face pinch hitter Allen Craig, who doubled on the first pitch. To close out the series, the Red Sox gave Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton his tenth loss of the season in a 105 victory on June 9. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. A giant American flag flew at half-mast before the series opener with a moment of silence prior to the first pitch. Game 2 also saw the ejection of David Ortiz in the top of the 7th, following an argument over balls and strikes with homeplate umpire Tim Timmons and the destruction of a dugout phone with his bat. Matt Carpenter singled in the third and advanced on a fielding error by Jacoby Ellsbury. St. Louis and Boston met up again in the 2013 World Series. over St. Louis CardinalsWon AL Championship Series (4-2) Throughout the game, fans at Fenway Park heckled Wil Myers, a Tampa Bay right fielder who made a critical error that had helped open up scoring for the Red Sox in Game 1. Boston Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski threw the ceremonial first pitch,[22] as he had done before Game 1 in 2004 and 2007. Do you have a sports website? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Boston slugger J.D. The Red Sox battled back in the top of the 9th inning, tying the game with runners on second and third base, and closer Koji Uehara's efforts retired two batters easily in the bottom of the 9th, until Tampa Bay catcher Jos Lobatn suddenly crushed a walk-off solo home run. Breslow then made an errant throw to third base, allowing Jon Jay to score as well, giving St. Louis a 32 advantage. 2013 World Series Game 1, Cardinals at Red Sox, October 23 2013 World Series Series Summary St. Louis Cardinals 1 97-65 Prev Game Next Game Boston Red Sox 8 97-65 Prev Game Next Game Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Start Time: 8:09 p.m. Local Attendance: 38,345 Venue: Fenway Park Game Duration: 3:17 Night Game, on grass Meanwhile, Lester was brilliant for the Red Sox, pitching 7+23 scoreless innings. The Boston Red Sox are one of baseball's most successful teams. [13] Under Farrell, the team finished the 2013 regular season at 9765, the best record in the American League. 4. In the seventh, the Tigers scored on a double play, bringing them within a run. March 31, 2013. Postseason History 2013 World Series Sep 28, BOS (97-64) lost to BAL, 5-6, 162. AL_East Ortiz hit his 30th home run of the season, making it his seventh season with 30 HR/100 RBI, tying Ted Williams for the club record. They are consistently one of the top MLB teams in average road attendance, while the small capacity of Fenway Park prevents them from leading in overall attendance. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF. "[20] A make-up date for the game was not immediately announced. First . [28] The Red Sox welcomed 200411 manager and two-time World Series champion manager Terry Francona back to Fenway Park on May 23 as they hosted Francona's new team, the Cleveland Indians. By Peter Abraham. The white lights of Boston's Prudential Tower displayed "GO SOX." Earlier in the day, the New England Patriots had a stunning comeback of their own, with quarterback Tom Brady throwing a touchdown with 5 seconds left to beat the New Orleans Saints at home by a score of 3027.