), Felix Doubront pitched 2 innings out of the bullpen to earn his first career postseason win. Boston threatened in the fifth after a leadoff hit by Xander Bogaerts and a one out single by David Ross but Wainwright struck out Lester and Ellsbury to strand both runners. The Red Sox went from first to worst in the AL East following the 2014 season, finishing with a 7191 record. 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. The Red Sox won their fourth straight against the Cleveland Indians on April 16. However, with the second suspect captured that same evening and Fenway Park under tight security, play resumed Saturday, April 20 with a win of 43 by Boston over the Royals (assisted by a go-ahead three-run home run by Daniel Nava). Mike Napoli secured the series win in the rubber match with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th. in [2] This was the first World Series since 1999 to feature both #1 seeds from the AL and NL. Boston was then victorious in the rubber game, shutting out the Jays 130. David Ortiz was named 2013 World Series MVP for the first time in his career with 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, .688 batting average and 1.948 OPS. The 2013 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2013 season. [citation needed], The Cardinals' offense was led by catcher Yadier Molina, second baseman Matt Carpenter, and first baseman Allen Craig, all of whom finished in the top 10 in batting average. 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. Red Sox lost their season tying three series in a row. With Ellsbury on first, Pedroia grounded into a fielder's choice in the bottom of the eighth, which ended his streak of reaching base safely in 20 consecutive postseason games at home. Get a summary of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game. Jul 26, BOS (61-43) lost to BAL, 0-6, 107. Join our linker program. These were Papelbon's second and third saves against the Red Sox since leaving the team; he recorded the other on May 18, 2012. Although there was still daylight present, Game 3 temporarily ceased in the middle of the second inning due to a light failure at Comerica Park which commenced at 4:42p.m. EDT and lasted for seventeen minutes. Do you have a blog? He walked leadoff batter Jacoby Ellsbury and after an out, Dustin Pedroia singled. "[20] A make-up date for the game was not immediately announced. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Lackey pitched out of the jam on a flyout by Adams and striking out Freese. Carlos Beltrn drove in the run on a base hit, unearned for starter Clay Buchholz. Shane Victorino, RF. The NLCS was contested from October 11 to 18 between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2013 Boston Red Sox season - Wikipedia At the event, the Boston company donated $100,000 to One Fund Boston, a charity dedicated to the victims of the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.[41][42]. While Red Sox starter Jon Lester allowed only one run, he did give up nine hits and struck out six batters, whereas Detroit's Anbal Snchez struck out twelve. Ross did tag and score to give Boston a 50 lead. The only question is the order Cora deploys Eovaldi and Porcello for Games 3 and 4 in L.A. Neither team scored in the seventh inning. 2013 Boston Red Sox Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com The Boston Marathon bombing on April 15 helped inspire a season-long rally for the Red Sox in support of the victims and the city of Boston. Attendance: 2,833,333, Avg. Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, 49F (9C), clear, Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, 52F (11C), clear, Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, 61F (16C), clear, Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, 49F (9C), partly cloudy, Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 23:28, "Is the All-Star Game awarding home-field advantage changing the World Series? David Ortiz lead off the fifth on a double, followed by back-to-back walks by Jonny Gomes on 10 pitches and Xander Bogaerts. The 2013 Boston Red Sox played 162 games during the regular season, won 97 games, lost 65 games, and finished in first position. 2013 ALCS - Boston Red Sox over Detroit Tigers (4-2) | Baseball 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 Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The Boston Red Sox are one of baseball's most successful teams. St. Louis threatened first with back-to-back hits in the second by Allen Craig, who hit a wallball leadoff single, and Yadier Molina with another single to left field. He made contact with Middlebrooks, who was lying face-first on the dirt, with his feet in the air. A day later the Red Sox clinched their first AL East title since 2007 by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 63. 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. As of 2021, this is the Cardinals' last World Series win. Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series champs: Where are they now - masslive **The winner of the 2013 American League Division Series plays the Red Sox in the ALCS. Many thanks to him. [33] The Red Sox wrapped up the month of July at home with back-to-back wins against the Mariners, including a 15 inning game (the longest season game to date for the Red Sox). Boston lost 3 of 4 games in a road series against Baltimore from June 1316. Sep 17, BOS (92-60) lost to BAL, 2-3, 153. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, WP:JonLester(3-1) LP:AdamWainwright(2-2). The 25 duck boats carrying the players and executives paused at the Boston Marathon finish line where three spectators died during the April bombing. With first base open, Michael Wacha intentionally walked David Ortiz, Ortiz's second walk of the game, and struck out Mike Napoli but then drilled Gomes and with the bases loaded Victorino hit a double off the Green Monster, his first hit in this series, scoring all three runners. [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. This marked the first time Boston was swept in the 2013 season. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. After losing 3 out of 4 in a tough series to the Detroit Tigers, the Red Sox would go to win 5 of their next 6 in June and extending that streak for 9 out of 10 into July, which included a walk-off home run against the San Diego Padres by Jonny Gomes. In the bottom of the second inning, Stephen Drew led off with a pop-up in front of the pitcher's mound. Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz then secured the series sweep by back-to-back strong outings. Boston secured the series with a 52 win on their last regular season home game. After a leadoff single by Bogaerts, Stephen Drew walked and Ross drove in one run on a ground rule double to left field. August started just like July ended, with a walk-off win against the Mariners. The Boston Red Sox today announced the team's 25-man active roster for the 2013 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. John Farrell(97-65), Attendance: 2,833,333 Many thanks to him. Postseason History 2013 World Series 100-62, 853 Runs, 656 Runs Allowed, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. The average list price on the resale market for a ticket to Game 6 was $1,860, according to TiqIQ, a ticket tracking company. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. 7:30p.m. (EDT) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Red Sox allowed Detroit to stay in the game, however, surrendering a run each in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. This was the fourth meeting of the Cardinals and the Red Sox in the World Series (previously meeting in 1946, 1967, and 2004). - unknown; OPS_lg for OPS+ does not include pitchers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Jonny Gomes started off the Red Sox offense in the bottom of the ninth with a single. [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. 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 roster is as follows: PITCHERS (11): Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier, Nathan Eovaldi, Heath Hembree, Joe Kelly, Craig Kimbrel, Drew Pomeranz, Rick Porcello, David Price, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Sale Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [36] Following the home run, Mike Napoli struck out to stop the bleeding for the Tigers. [7] From May 15, 2003, to April 10, 2013, the Red Sox sold out every home gamea total of 820 games (794 regular season) for a major professional sports record. Dempster recovered and closed out the 81 victory by striking out Matt Adams. 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. Jay scored and Descalsco went to third as the Cardinals now led 32. On a ground ball to Pedroia, who was playing the infield grass, Molina was tagged out at home by Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who fired to third to try to get Craig. [41] World Series Most Valuable Player David Ortiz was walked by the Cardinals four times, and scored twice. 7:30p.m. (EDT) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The 2013 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball 's (MLB) 2013 season. The Miami Marlins have been to the playoffs once in the last 19 seasons. Traveling to Texas to take on the Rangers, the team was shut out for the third time of the season, relinquishing 7 runs and 18 hits to Texas on May 3. The Rays attempted to catch up with the Red Sox with significant offense in the 2nd, 5th, and 6th innings, but their efforts were fruitless. Tigers in Game 6 and back to the World Series for the third time in 10 years . James Paxton Suffers Hamstring Strain, Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster Game 3, which pulled a 7.4 rating, is the fourth lowest rated MLB World Series game, ahead of just Game 3 of the 2011 World Series (6.6), Game 3 of the 2012 World Series (6.1), and Game 3 of the 2008 World Series (6.1). MNUFC Acquires International Roster Spot From Colorado. With one out Yadier Molina reached base and advanced to second on a throwing error by Bogaerts and even took third on a wild pitch but St. Louis could not bring him home. [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 next batter, Xander Bogaerts, bounced a ball up the middle for an RBI single of his own, knotting the game at 44. World Series 2013: Cardinals and Red Sox set rosters Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Following the All-Star break the Red Sox played the Yankees for the first time at Fenway in 2013. 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. In the seventh inning, the Red Sox' defense let them down. With no off-day the Red Sox headed west to play the Astros for the first time in Minute Maid Park as a team of the American League. 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. Beltrn would leave the game, with Robinson moving to right field, and Jon Jay taking over in center. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. With the bases loaded the Rays pulled their struggling starter Jeremy Hellickson, responsible for all three runners, and Jamey Wright successfully pitched out of the jam with a strike out and a double play. Nathan Eovaldi has been dominant in these playoffs. All rights reserved. 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. [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. 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. 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 young Indians fan presented the Red Sox with a sign he wrote in red ink and ornamented with hearts. [57], ESPN Radio broadcast the series in the U.S., with commentators Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser. The Cardinals have made just one change to their team, but it's a big one. However, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz gave up home runs to Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila in the top of the 6th, widening the Tigers' lead to five runs. Other players joined from time to time. The Red Sox headed into the postseason with the best record in the majors, tied with the St. Louis Cardinals. They were joined by special guest analysts A. J. Pierzynski of the Texas Rangers (his third consecutive World Series as a guest analyst), and Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies. They extended their to lead to 50 in the second, during which Carlos Beltrn robbed David Ortiz of a second postseason grand slam, injuring himself on the play. CATCHERS (2): David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Ballpark: Fenway Park II. David Ortiz walloped 30 home runs for the team, while Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino and Will Middlebrooks each swatted 20 or more, too. Or write about sports? The Red Sox won the Fall Classic in six games, marking the first World Series title clinched at Fenway Park since 1918. 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. The immediate Greater Boston area went on a citywide lockdown in search of a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing on the morning of April 19 and the first game of the weekend was postponed. r/redsox Koji Uehara strikes out Matt Carpenter on a 81mph splitter to clinch the 2013 World Series. Mike Napoli hit a 445ft blast of a solo home-run off of Detroit's Anbal Snchez (who had surrendered no hits to the Red Sox in Game 1), igniting a 3-run second inning that saw David Ross and Jacoby Ellsbury also drive in runs. 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. Game 5 saw a battle of the aces with Adam Wainwright on the short end as Lester pitched another gem of 7 2/3 innings. 2013 World Series (42): Boston Red Sox (A.L.) [43] Red Sox pitcher John Lackey pitched six scoreless innings. 6-1 in Game 6 on Wednesday night to win their third World Series . Clickable Select answers by clicking on text or image buttons Select answers by clicking on text or image buttons Best Score? Winning in six games, the Red Sox clinched their first World Series championship at their home field of Fenway Park since 1918,[5][6][7] and the most recent edition where the championship was clinched by the home team until the 2022 World Series (before that, the Dodgers won the 2020 World Series as the designated home team, but at a neutral site). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Beltrn drove in the Cardinal's first run on a left field single into the shift and advanced on a wild pitch. 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. St. Louis took early advantage of starter Jake Peavy, who gave up two runs on four hits in the first inning. Siegrist misplayed his position on first base, standing too far away, and Ellsbury safely returned to the bag. 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. The Red Sox were furious about the call, as manager John Farrell stayed out to argue the call, as did most of the players. With the bases loaded with one out and Craig Breslow pitching in relief, Matt Carpenter hit a fly ball to left field, but the runner on third beat the throw home, tying the game. . [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 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. [29] He gave up a one out single to Molina. Rick Porcello has been steady and versatile. Jul 29, BOS (63-44) lost to TBR, 1-2, 120. However, the Red Sox also signed high-priced free agent flops Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramrez, neither of whom became productive players. The Red Sox had a shaky opening in Game 1, with Jon Lester surrendering solo home runs to Sean Rodriguez and Ben Zobrist. Alsytle Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series Champions roster t-shirt With time, other players joined, including second baseman Dustin Pedroia; designated hitter David Ortiz; outfielders Mike Carp and Shane Victorino; pitchers Brandon Workman, Ryan Dempster, John Lackey, and Clay Buchholz; and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? Please note that players may not be in the uniform of the correct team in these images. 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. In Oakland the Red Sox bats went cold, scoring only 6 runs in 3 games, and losing the remaining 2 games which led to a season series split of 33. The trend began during spring training, when outfielder Jonny Gomes arrived considerably unshaven. Traveling to Tampa Bay, the Red Sox recovered by taking two of three games from the Rays from May 1416. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. Get Complete coverage of the 2013 League Championship Series games between the Tigers and Red Sox on ESPN.com . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. St. Louis brought in their fourth arm of the night in the bottom of the fifth, Kevin Siegrist. 2013: World Series: St. Louis Cardinals: Won, 4-2: AL Championship Series: Detroit Tigers: Won, 4-2: AL Division Series: Tampa Bay Rays: Won, 3-1: 2009: Find the MLB Boston Red Sox player roster for this season on FOX Sports. Boston Red Sox - Wikipedia American League Division Series - Defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. Aug 14, BOS (72-50) lost to TOR, 3-4, 123. [15], Boston's offense was powered by designated hitter David Ortiz, who hit .309 during the season. [31] Tampa Bay threatened the AL East lead again by taking game 3 but game 4 was rain delayed and later postponed to the scheduled off day on July 29, after Boston's 3 game road trip to Camden Yards and Rays' trip to the Bronx.