Boston Strong Season (2013)

Worst to first: the 2013 champions.

The 2013 season was the Red Sox's 113th. Under new manager John Farrell they won the AL East at 97–65, a year after finishing last in the division.

Quick Facts

Manager: John Farrell
Record: 97–65
Result: World Series champions

Lore & Background

In the playoffs they beat Tampa Bay in the ALDS and Detroit in six games in the ALCS, then beat St. Louis in six games for the club's eighth World Series title and its third in ten years. Only the 1991 Twins had previously won the Series a year after finishing last. The 2013 team led the majors in runs (853), extra-base hits, on-base percentage, slugging and OPS.

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