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What was the combined score of the four World Series games?

24-12. Boston Red Sox won the series 4-0 (the first 2 games were at home): Game 1:11-9 at Fenway. Game 2: 6-2 at Fenway. Game 3: 4-1 at Busch Stadium. Game 4: 3-0 at Busch Stadium.

Who was MVP of the 2004 World Series?

Manny Ramirez. Manny Ramirez (Boston Red Sox) went 7 for 17 with one homerun and 4 runs batted in. Ramirez was also the recipient of the Hank Aaron Award. During the season, the left fielder hit .308 with 43 HRs and 130 RBIs. The Dominican-born Ramirez became a US citizen in 2004.

How many members of the Red Sox had previously won a World Series?

2. RH reliever Mike Timlin (Toronto Blue Jays 1992, 1993) and RH starter Curt Schilling (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001). The Cardinals had SS Edgar Renteria (Florida Marlins 1997), 2B Tony Womack (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001), and LF Reggie Sanders (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001).

How many Red Sox starters got wins?

three & 3. In game one, Tim Wakefield gave up 5 runs and 5 walks in 3 2/3 innings. Closer Keith Foulke got the win despite blowing a save. In succession, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, and Derek Lowe went scoreless in their starts.

How many wins did the Red Sox have during the 2004 season?

98. The Red Sox won the AL Wild Card with a 98-64 record. The Cardinals had the season best record, with 105-57.

It had been 86 years since the Red Sox won the World Series. What team remains as having the longest span since a World Series title?

Chicago Cubs (National League). The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 1908, the White Sox last won in 1917, and Cleveland last won in 1948. The San Francisco Giants last won a World Series since 1954 (as the NY Giants).

Where did manager Terry Francona, manage before coming to the Red Sox?

Philadelphia Phillies. Francona was manager of the Phillies from 1997-2000. He didn't have a winning season. Immediately before managing the Red Sox, the 10-year MLB player (1981-1990) was Oakland's bench coach.

Red Sox 1B/OF Kevin Millar wrote an article on the official MLB website. Was Millar drafted by the Florida Marlins?

N. Undrafted after college, Millar started his professional career with the independent Saint Paul Saints in 1993. The next season the Marlins signed him., and Millar made his major league debut in 1998 with the Marlins. In 2003, he avoided going to Japan by signing with Boston.

The Red Sox set a record by __________ ?

winning eight consecutive postseason games. The sweep of the Cards came after a comeback from 0-3 down over the Yankees in the ALCS.

What was the final play of the World Series?

Comebacker to pitcher. Edgar Renteria grounded out to closer Keith Foulke, who threw the ball to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz for the out.