2004 World Series Title
The 2004 Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought with a historic comeback and a World Series sweep.
The 2004 Boston Red Sox season was the 104th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. Managed by Terry Francona, the Red Sox finished with a 98–64 record, three games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Red Sox qualified for the postseason as the AL wild card, swept the Anaheim Angels in the ALDS, and faced the Yankees in the ALCS for the second straight year. After losing the first three games and trailing in the ninth inning of the fourth game, the Red Sox became the first team in major league history to come back from a 3–0 postseason deficit, defeating the Yankees in seven games. The Red Sox then swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, capturing their first championship since 1918.
Quick Facts
- Series mvp
- Manny Ramirez
Lore & Background
The Red Sox had a strong offense in the regular season, leading the major leagues in runs scored (949), doubles (373), on-base percentage (.360), slugging percentage (.472), on-base plus slugging (.832), total bases (2,702), batting average on balls in play, and plate appearances. They led all postseason teams in batting average and on-base percentage.
Reader's Guide
The Red Sox acquired ace starting pitcher Curt Schilling and closer Keith Foulke during the 2003–04 offseason. They hired Terry Francona as manager on December 4, 2003, after firing Grady Little on October 27, 2003.
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