[104][129] Many reporters believed that the Cardinals had not played up to their usual standard, and much of the blame was directed at Rolen, Edmonds and Reggie Sanders, three of the Cardinals' best hitters, who had combined for one hit in 39 at bats in the series.[104][130][131]. In terms of local radio, Joe Castiglione and Jerry Trupiano called the series for WEEI in Boston while Mike Shannon and Wayne Hagin announced for KMOX in St. Louis.
[2] The day after the Red Sox won the Series, Shaughnessy and the rest of the news media said of the Red Sox home opener: "The team in the third-base dugout? [68], Despite having a torn tendon in his right ankle, similar to Game 6 of the ALCS against the Yankees, Schilling started Game 2 for the Red Sox. The 2004 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2004 season.The 100th 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 swept the Cardinals in four games. [80], Mike Timlin relieved Martinez in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Manny Ramírez was named the series' Most Valuable Player. [71], With the win, Schilling became only the fifth pitcher to ever win a World Series game with a team from both leagues, having previously done it with National League teams, the Philadelphia Phillies in 1993, and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001. Both teams would meet again in the 2013 World Series, with the Red Sox winning the championship in six games. 201 National Olympic Committees marched in the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony.
[11] They won the wild card to earn a place in the post-season for the second year in a row. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). [36] Andrew Haskett of E-Sports.com gave high praise to the two teams' starting pitchers but also said that the Cardinals "took a serious blow" when Chris Carpenter was forced out of the series due to an injury to his arm.
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Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek positioned himself between the two players.
This was the highest average in five years, and the average number of viewers of 25.4 million was the highest since 1995.[97]. [108], Red Sox Manager Terry Francona became the third manager in four years to win a World Series in his first year as manager, following Bob Brenly of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks and Jack McKeon of the 2003 Florida Marlins. [58][60], With a total of 20 runs, it was the highest scoring opening game of a World Series ever. The rings were handed out by the team's owner, John W. Henry. An average of 23.1 million people watched Game 1.
[4], During the off-season, the Red Sox hired Terry Francona as their new manager. [2] A number of players from both teams won awards for their performances during the season.
However, in the bottom of the third, the Red Sox scored three runs after seven consecutive batters reached base, giving them a five-run lead. [16] Despite having a dislocated ankle tendon, Schilling started Game 6 for the Red Sox. [102] Previously, in Super Bowl XXXVI, the New England Patriots had upset the St. Louis Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" to win their first Super Bowl and herald a dynasty led by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Bruins had swept the St. Louis Blues in the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals (with Game 4 being remembered for Bobby Orr's Cup-winning overtime goal that sent him flying), and the Boston Celtics – when Bill Russell was still just a rookie – had beaten the St. Louis Hawks to win their first NBA championship in 1957. The Cardinals reached the World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-five NL Division Series and the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. [2] The Red Sox became the third straight wild card team to win the World Series; the Anaheim Angels won in 2002 and the Florida Marlins won in 2003.[3].
[109] His Republican opponent, incumbent President George W. Bush,[110] made a phone call from the White House to congratulate the team's owner John W. Henry, president Larry Lucchino and manager Terry Francona. Volunteers: 45,000 [49] Tom Werner, chairman of the Red Sox, and team president Larry Lucchino said that the 2004 championship was "for the parents and grandparents who had suffered through the Curse of the Bambino", while 2007 was "for children, grandchildren, and for Red Sox Nation".[134]. Nikolaos Kaklamanakis (sailing), Olympic Oath by: