REDEMPTION!


The 2004 Red Sox have given the Nation what legions of fans have sought so desperately for generations—redemption. Finally, the taunting ends, the chants stop, the curses are forever stilled. This band of 21st century "idiots" has given us the greatest moment in Boston sports history—bar none. Our grandfathers, our fathers, and all the great players of teams past are forever redeemed. We have witnessed an historic march to glory—and through the Evil Empire to boot. Eight straight post-season victories—never done before. Coming back from a 3-0 hole—never done before. Lightening the hearts of millions—finally done. Champions, at last.—FN

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``I know I haven't been through as much heartbreak as these fans. All I want to say is I've never been prouder to be a Red Sox.''—Tim Wakefield.

GAME 4—ALCS—October 17. 2004

RED SOX 9TH: Millar walked; ROBERTS RAN FOR MILLAR; Roberts
stole second; Mueller singled to center [Roberts scored];
MIENTKIEWICZ BATTED FOR BELLHORN; Mientkiewicz out on a
sacrifice bunt (pitcher to second) [Mueller to second]; Damon
reached on an error by Clark [Mueller to third]; Cabrera struck
out; Damon advanced to second because of defensive indifference
[Damon to second]; Ramirez walked; Ortiz popped to second; 1 R,
1 H, 1 E, 3 LOB. Yankees 4, Red Sox 4.

RED SOX 12TH: QUANTRILL REPLACED GORDON (PITCHING); Ramirez
singled to left; Ortiz homered [Ramirez scored]; 2nd game
ending HR for Ortiz in 2004 post-season; 2 R, 2 H, 0 E, 0
LOB. Yankees 4, Red Sox 6.

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