[citation needed]. But Lackey induced another flyout against Matt Holliday. 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. In the ALCS, the Red Sox defeated the American League Central champion Detroit Tigers in six games. Traveling to Tampa Bay, the Red Sox recovered by taking two of three games from the Rays from May 1416. The Red Sox' May slide continued when they lost three of four games at home against Minnesota from May 69. A Championship Staff The manager, coaches, staff, and owners who brought the Red Sox to the top . In the bottom of the ninth Red Sox closer Koji Uehara took over, giving up a one out long single to Allen Craig. 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. After a leadoff single by Bogaerts, Stephen Drew walked and Ross drove in one run on a ground rule double to left field. The Red Sox went from first to worst in the AL East following the 2014 season, finishing with a 7191 record. Lackey pitched out of the jam on a flyout by Adams and striking out Freese. They set a new Major League Baseball record for hitting efficiency with runners in scoring position, hitting .330 (447for1,355), the best in baseball since the Boston Red Sox hit .312 in 1950,[10] also beating the 2007 Detroit Tigers, and 1996 Colorado Rockies with a .311 average. They also relied on the baserunning exploits of center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, whose 52 stolen bases led the major leagues, while right fielder Shane Victorino, second baseman Dustin Pedroia, first baseman Mike Napoli, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and outfielder Jonny Gomes helped the Red Sox to a league-leading 853 runs scored. Victorino just missed his second grand slam of this postseason but Wacha's streak ended, who to this point had not allowed a hit with runners in scoring position this October. Matt Holliday prevented a shutout by hitting a solo shot into the Green Monster in the top of the 9th off Ryan Dempster. Neither team scored in the seventh inning. Beltrn drove in the Cardinal's first run on a left field single into the shift and advanced on a wild pitch. Throughout the game, fans at Fenway Park heckled Wil Myers, a Tampa Bay right fielder who made a critical error that had helped open up scoring for the Red Sox in Game 1. The Boston Red Sox today announced the team's 25-man active roster for the 2013 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Tigers outhit the Red Sox, and Detroit had several prime scoring opportunities, especially in the first and eighth innings, but all were stanched by effective pitching from starter John Lackey, relievers Craig Breslow and Junichi Tazawa, and closer Koji Uehara. 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. Boston . The Red Sox won their fourth straight against the Cleveland Indians on April 16. Allowing only one run and handing Max Scherzer just his second loss of the season, the Red Sox took game two and exploded in game three, scoring 20 runs, a season high amongst all Major League teams, on 19 hits including 8 long balls. [34] The 2013 Red Sox season opened on April 1, with an afternoon road game against the New York Yankees. The team that ranks 15th in the majorsthe demarcation line for the top half . The Red Sox suffered their first World Series loss since 1986 in that year's Game 7. Lester allowed only one run on three hits, while Buchholz allowed only one unearned run on two hits. 7:30p.m. (EDT) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny tried to stop the bleeding and replaced his rookie starter with game 4 losing pitcher Lance Lynn, who quickly warmed up after Drew went yard earlier in this inning. [27] In a rematch of the staff who faced off in Game 1, Jon Lester again outdueled Adam Wainwright to give the Red Sox a 32 series lead. [54], Pregame coverage was handled by host Matt Vasgersian, joined by regular analyst Harold Reynolds. The bullpen were also powered by youngsters, led by closer Trevor Rosenthal, set-up man Carlos Martnez, and middle relievers Seth Maness and Kevin Siegrist. Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search Matt Carpenter singled in the third and advanced on a fielding error by Jacoby Ellsbury. Sep 18, BOS (92-61) lost to BAL, 3-5, 156. 97-65-0, The Red Sox and Indians wore black armbands to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. 2013 Red Sox roster. The group's music was included in anything from "opening teases and commercial bumpers to montages, as well as additional promotional inventory across Fox prime-time and cable. They even gave nicknames to each player's beards such as "The Ironsides" (Gomes), "The Siesta" (Napoli), or "The Saltine" (Saltalamacchia). In search for run support the offense gave Lackey 13 runs in game three, the most in any start for him this season, to extend the winning streak to five and extending the lead in the AL East to a season-high 8+12 games but failed to sweep the four-game set when Workman gave up a walk-off wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth after Rivera suffered his second blown save in the series while trying for a two-inning save. John Jay flew out to Gomes, Descalso popped out to Gomes and Carpenter struck out and the Red Sox clinched their eighth World Series. ", "World Series preview: Cardinals have just enough to beat Red Sox", "Boston Red Sox: Can baseball side turn trauma into triumph? Shane Victorino, RF. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 8:00p.m. (EDT) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. In game one against Baltimore, the only team in the AL East Boston had a losing record against at that time, the Red Sox were shut out for the fourth time in July (with four shutouts in all of April, May and June combined) and lost the AL East top spot for the first time since May 27. He was joined by compatriot and set-up man Junichi Tazawa, and middle relievers Brandon Workman and Craig Breslow. Love, Cleveland." [citation needed], Following the team's World Series win, Boston Red Sox fans congregated at the site of the Boston Marathon bombing to celebrate the title. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [citation needed], The top-seeded Cardinals opened the playoffs by defeating the #4 seed Pittsburgh Pirates in five games in the Division Series. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. All-Star caliber players David Price, JD Martinez, Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel also joined the team. Snchez walked six batters, but those who were fortunate enough to get on base could never stitch together any runs. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In game one in Los Angeles Boston could not score but were able to take game two and three, inflicting the Dodgers first series loss since June 16. Boston then tacked on three more in the bottom of the 5th and four more in the bottom of the 8th. Correct. Boston quickly responded in the top of the eighth by loading the bases off Carlos Martnez. The next batter, Xander Bogaerts, bounced a ball up the middle for an RBI single of his own, knotting the game at 44. [49][50] This was the final World Series of the 2010s in which the home team won a deciding game and received the Commissioner's Trophy on their home field. Detroit added two more in the fourth inning before being relieved by Brandon Workman, and that was all the Tigers would need to coast to a 73 victory. The Red Sox closer struck out Matt Carpenter, grounded out pinch hinter John Jay and Holliday flew out to right field to earn the save in back-to-back games. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. May 23, BOS (28-20) lost to CLE, 3-12, 77. [59][60][61][62], On November 2, the Red Sox parade began at Fenway Park and headed down Boylston Street. All rights reserved. Boston failed to complete the sweep, however, with starting pitcher Ryan Dempster relinquishing a 42 defeat in his Red Sox debut the following evening. 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. Boston slugger J.D. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 40-Man Roster Non-Roster Invitees Depth Chart Coaches Red Sox Top 30 Prospects Starting Lineups Transactions Injury Updates Draft Results Front Office. 8:37p.m. (EDT) at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, Starter Jake Peavy pitched 5 2/3 solid innings for Boston, but the Rays got on the board first in the bottom of the fifth with a deep outfield RBI double by David DeJesus. 7:30p.m. (EDT) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Gomes was then able to advance to second base on a flubbed fielding play. Do you have a blog? Despite winning the first two series against the Diamondbacks and the Astros the Red Sox played .500 ball for the first .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}3+12 weeks of August. [27] After Boston starter Clay Buchholz, pitching through a shoulder injury, was removed for a pinch-hitter after four innings, five Red Sox relievers combined to hold St. Louis to one run on three hits the rest of the way. Boston starter Jake Peavy melted early, surrendering a five-run second inning to the Tigers. For the entire game, a jersey with No. The Cardinals evened up the series at one game each as the series shifted to St. Louis for the next three games. The American League's All-Star Game win allows the Red Sox to host four of a possible seven World Series games from Fenway Park. Boston's Shane Victorino opened the scoring with a three-run double in the third inning[42] and had four runs batted in. The Red Sox swept two consecutive series between April 1318. Boston evened the four-game series with a 92 victory on Thursday, May 30. 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. . Back at Fenway Park for the last regular season home stand, Jarrod Saltalamacchia became the third Red Sox player within a week to hit a grand slam, breaking a tie in the seventh against the Yankees, and Koji Uehara set a new franchise record by retiring his 37th consecutive batter. 2. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. In the eighth, after his third hit on three at bats that night, Ortiz was pinched run for by Quintin Berry who stole the first Red Sox base on the very first attempt in the series against the Cardinals. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He popped out and grounded out, then said he planned to auction off the bats for charity.[23]. [citation needed], According to Nielsen Media Research, the six-game series on Fox averaged an 8.9 rating and 15 share. Associated Press October 31, 2013, 12:11 AM. Siegrist misplayed his position on first base, standing too far away, and Ellsbury safely returned to the bag. The Boston Red Sox today announced the team's 25-man active roster for the 2013 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Even with both wins against the Red Sox on April 21, Boston remained in first place in the AL East as did Kansas City in the AL Central. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Aug 18, BOS (73-53) lost to NYY, 6-9, 128. Here is the roster, official as of Sunday: PITCHERS (12): RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Clay Buchholz, RHP Ryan Dempster, LHP . The Red Sox are feeling confident about their rotation entering the World Series. over Detroit TigersWon AL Division Series (3-1) According to StatMuse, Boston was 26-50 against AL East opponents last season the second-worst interdivison record in the MLB behind the Nationals. With 1.5 games behind Boston, Tampa Bay visited the Fens for their third and final time. 42 jerseys. This was McCarver's 24th and final World Series broadcast (including four with ABC and four with CBS prior to his joining Fox in 1996), as he had announced that he would retire from the network's lead crew following the season. [57], ESPN Radio broadcast the series in the U.S., with commentators Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser. Join our linker program. Decoy Marker % % Score . [25] Boston proceeded to win the rubber game of the series on April 24 by a score of 65. mnufc. The 2013 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball 's (MLB) 2013 season. With two outs in the sixth, Dustin Pedroia singled and Ortiz drew a four pitch walk before Gomes hit a three-run shot into the Red Sox bullpen, his first hit of this World Series. The NLCS was contested from October 11 to 18 between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The only question is the order Cora deploys Eovaldi and Porcello for Games 3 and 4 in L.A. Sep 12, BOS (89-59) lost to TBR, 3-4, 152. Get a summary of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game. Do you have a sports website? The dual-victory was renowned as one of the most sensational days in Boston sports history, and will be remembered for some time. [52][53] Working with Buck and McCarver were field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Erin Andrews. John Lackey, who pitched a scoreless eighth, made his first relief appearance since 2004 and first in the postseason since 2002. David Ortiz was awarded the World Series Most Valuable Player Award. John Farrell(97-65), Attendance: 2,833,333 over Tampa Bay Rays, Manager: [30], The largest paid crowd in the history of Busch Stadium (47,432) saw the game. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. 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. On their second visit to Boston, the Yankees clinched their first series of the season against the fierce rival by taking two games out of three. [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. Tigers in Game 6 and back to the World Series for the third time in 10 years . Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search Meanwhile, Lester was brilliant for the Red Sox, pitching 7+23 scoreless innings. The Cardinals' pitching staff were led by Adam Wainwright, who returned to form after posting an NL-leading 19 wins. Boston's bats were ice cold in Game 1, nearly ceding a combined no-hitter to the Tigers. Jeff Roberson/Associated Press. For the Orioles to win the franchise's first World Series since 1983, they're likely going to have to aim higher. * - throws left-handed, # - throws both, else - throws right, ? Find the MLB Boston Red Sox player roster for this season on FOX Sports. Their follow . The 2013 Boston Red Sox played 162 games during the regular season, won 97 games, lost 65 games, and finished in first position. Boston lost both games, giving up a 50 lead in the fifth in game three. With one out, Jon Jay hit a grounder to second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Beltrn would leave the game, with Robinson moving to right field, and Jon Jay taking over in center. In the bottom of the eighth Lester allowed a one out double against Freese and Koji Uehara took over the mound for a four out save after Kozma hit a fly ball to left field for the second out of the inning. [28] The Red Sox welcomed 200411 manager and two-time World Series champion manager Terry Francona back to Fenway Park on May 23 as they hosted Francona's new team, the Cleveland Indians. In a slugging fest, with 25 runs and 26 hits of both teams combined, Boston took game two after completely failing to score in game one and took the series in game three with a come from behind victory in the ninth. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores In the top of the 5th inning, Boston added two more runs, giving them a three-run cushion, but their lead was shattered in the bottom half of the frame with one swing, a three-run home run by Evan Longoria. Koji threw 74 innings in 2013 for a WHIP of .565, and ERA of 1.09 with 101 K's and 9 walks . With the loss, the series was guaranteed to return to Boston for Game 6 at Fenway Park on Saturday, October 19. The sweep improved Boston's record to 187.[26]. 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. Craig fell, got back up and ran home. St. Louis had back-to-back leadoff singles in the second and third by Carlos Beltrn and David Freese, latter advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Pete Kozma but was left in scoring position. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In the postseason, the Red Sox first defeated the AL wild card Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. On their last trip to the Bronx, Boston headed into the seventh with a five-run lead, but the combination of Peavy, Thornton and Tazawa could not stop the Yankees from scoring 6 runs. First . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alsytle Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series Champions roster t-shirt medium red at the best online prices at eBay! Red Sox RF Shane Victorino missed his first game of the season after leaving the game on April 20 with back spasms. David Ortiz was bothered by inflammation in both heels during spring training and didn't play in any exhibition games, but he was 2 for 4 in his return, tying the score 1-all with a sixth-inning RBI single off James Shields. The Red Sox had home field advantage for the series, based on the AL's win in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game on July 16. Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina would become life-time Cardinals, never playing for another team in their careers. The Boston Red Sox today announced the team's 25-man active roster for their World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Another streak however continued in game one of the home series against the Tigers. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. He is the first non-Yankee to win three rings with one team since Jim Palmer did it for the 1966-70-83 Baltimore Orioles. Ballpark: Fenway Park II. He induced a ground ball against Allen Craig to first base, Mike Napoli bobbled the ball but could recover in time and Tazawa, covering first base, got the out. Down on their last strike, Boston scored against New York's closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth and took game one in extra frames. Go Orange. TOP STORIES TOP VIDEOS Home Delivery It has been 95. 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). On May 30, signed 3B Mario Martinez for a minor league contract. OUTFIELDERS (6): Quintin Berry, Mike Carp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes, Daniel Nava, Shane Victorino. With two runners in scoring position Ellsbury's single scored Drew but Ross was tagged out at home plate on the throw by Shane Robinson. [39] The team has also developed the custom of tugging each other's beards to celebrate a hit or home run. This, however, would prove to be Tampa Bay's lone run. Game 2 also saw the ejection of David Ortiz in the top of the 7th, following an argument over balls and strikes with homeplate umpire Tim Timmons and the destruction of a dugout phone with his bat. The trend began during spring training, when outfielder Jonny Gomes arrived considerably unshaven. The Cardinals threatened again in the fifth after a leadoff hit by John Jay, a one out single by Carpenter and a flyout to right field by Carlos Beltrn, which advanced Jay to third. 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: Gomes worked the count to 22 before he broke the tie with a three-run homer that would become the difference in the game. Find out more. After Boston starter Jon Lester pitched a scoreless top half of the first inning, St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright found trouble in the bottom of the inning. In addition, Lester joined Babe Ruth as the only Red Sox lefthanders to win three World Series games.[40]. ), Fox televised the series in the United States and Canada, with Joe Buck calling play-by-play and Tim McCarver handling color commentary. Carlos Beltrn then singled to right to score Descalso and give the Cardinals a 42 lead. 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. The Cardinals won the series 42. Then, outfielder Jonny Gomes came to bat and the Cardinals brought in Seth Maness to face him. On Sunday, May 12, the Red Sox' new 2013 starting pitcher, Ryan Dempster, fell to 24 in a game in which Boston relinquished 12 runs. In both 2016 and 2017, the Red Sox finished atop the AL East with identical 9369 records; however, both seasons ended in the division series, losing to the Cleveland Indians 30 in the 2016 ALDS, and the Houston Astros 31 in the 2017 ALDS. Closer Koji Uehara came into the game with two outs in the bottom of the eighth and successfully racked up the four-out save. With one out and the bases loaded (David Freese walked, Jon Jay singled and Daniel Descalso walked), Carpenter hit a fly ball to Gomes in left field for the second out. over St. Louis CardinalsWon AL Championship Series (4-2) - unknown; OPS_lg for OPS+ does not include pitchers. However, it all went to naught for the Red Sox in the seventh inning when two fielding errors on the same play gave St. Louis the lead.