2013 World Series Championship
From last to first: The 2013 Red Sox captured their eighth World Series title.
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. In the postseason, the Red Sox first defeated the AL wild card Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. In the ALCS, the Red Sox defeated the American League Central champion Detroit Tigers in six games. Advancing to the World Series, the Red Sox defeated the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals in six games, to capture the franchise's eighth championship overall and third in ten years. The Red Sox became the second team to win the World Series the season after finishing last in their division; the first had been the 1991 Minnesota Twins.
- Opponent
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Series Result
- 4-2
- Final Game Score
- 6-1 (Game 6)
- World Series MVP
- David Ortiz
- Manager
- John Farrell
Lore & Background
The Red Sox led the major leagues in runs scored (853), extra-base hits (570), on-base percentage (.349), slugging percentage (.446) and OPS (.795).
In Their Own Story
The air inside Fenway Park was thick with anticipation as the final out of Game 6 was recorded. The roar from the stands didn't just celebrate a baseball game; it echoed the collective sigh of relief for a city that had endured so much. David Ortiz stood at home plate, bat in hand, tears streaming down his face as teammates swarmed him. In that moment, the trophy wasn't just wood and metal; it was a symbol of resilience, proving that no matter how dark the winter, spring would always return to Boston.
Reader's Guide
The 2013 Red Sox season opened on April 1, with an afternoon road game against the New York Yankees. Jon Lester went five innings, leading to an 8–2 win for the Red Sox. This was Boston's first Opening Day victory since 2010.
Did You Know?
- The Red Sox became the second team to win the World Series the season after finishing last in their division; the first had been the 1991 Minnesota Twins.
- The Red Sox led the major leagues in runs scored (853), extra-base hits (570), on-base percentage (.349), slugging percentage (.446) and OPS (.795).
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