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Which ace pitcher started game one for the Boston Red Sox?

Curt Schilling. Schilling hurt his ankle while trying to field a ball in the third inning. He didn't come back into the game afterwards. The Yankees took game one, 10-7.

The Yankees had home field advantage during this series.

t. Since they had the top seed, they had home-field throughout the whole postseason.

Who got the first hit for the Red Sox in game one of this series when Mike Mussina was pitching?

Mark Bellhorn. Mike, of the Yankees, had a no-hitter going through the sixth inning, until Bellhorn smacked a double into the outfield.

Which Red Sox slugger hit a grand slam in game seven, to put Boston up six to nothing?

Johnny Damon. Damon also hit a two-run home run in game seven. Boston took game seven, 10-7.

Which Yankee superstar literally slapped the ball out of Bronson Arroyo's glove?

Alex Rodriguez. Alex hit a dribbler down the first base line. While he was running, Arroyo fielded the ball, and tried to tag Alex, but he slapped it out of Arroyo's glove. He was eventually called out for interference, then the officials had to line up guards along the left and right field lines to stop fans from throwing things onto the field.

What was the final score in game three of this Series?

19-8. The Yankees hammered Boston's pitching staff that night.

Who got the walk-off home run in game four, plus a walk-off hit in game five?

David Ortiz & Ortiz. The Red Sox won six runs to four in game four and five, both because of Ortiz.

Who made the final out to clinch a spot in the World Series?

Pokey Reese. This would be the Red Sox's first appearance in the World Series since 1986.

Who did the Red Sox have to face in the World Series?

St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros beat the Braves, and the Cardinals beat the Dodgers, both in the division series. The Cardinals then beat the Astros, four games to three, in the championship series.

When was the last time the Red Sox won the World Series before this 2004 win?

1918. They won the World Series in 2004, ending the 86-year old curse.