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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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McCarthy back on the disabled list
Brandon McCarthy's troublesome right shoulder is acting up again. McCarthy, a Glendale native and starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a sore shoulder. The move was retroactive to Friday. McCarthy...Tags: Baseball, Detroit Tigers, Fatigue, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants
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McCarthy dealing as A's ace
The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Brandon McCarthy (Glendale native) starting pitcher, Oakland Athletics: McCarthy has worn the mantle of staff ace well for the Athletics lately, going 3-0 in his past three starts,...Tags: Baseball, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, College Sports, Cincinnati Reds
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Arroyo Seco seeking big defensive turnaround
GLENDALE — For the Arroyo Seco Saints to taste any kind of success at the Southern California Regional in the Palomino West Zone Tournament, Coach Aaron Milam knows precisely what needs to be done. "We are going to have to pick up the pace on...Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson, Sting, Baltimore Orioles
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Arroyo Seco opens tournament with 7-0 win
COMPTON — Defense had been a concern, and rightfully so. After collecting four errors in a Palomino Southern California Regional game earlier this week, the Arroyo Seco Saints were intent on cleaning up their defense for the start of the Palomino...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Baseball, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Sports
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Locals swing way to success
Once again, hundreds of area Little Leaguers took to various baseball and softball fields around Glendale, La Crescenta and Montrose. Some of them were able to compete outside the area and state in their quest for championship glory. The San Gabriel...Tags: Billiards, Snooker and Pool, Baseball, All Stars, Baltimore Orioles, Fabian
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NAIA's Hall welcomes Sanchez
Freddy Sanchez has made an impact wherever he's donned a baseball uniform, from Burbank High, to Glendale Community College, to Oklahoma City University and currently with the San Francisco Giants. The National Assn. of Intercollegiate Athletics will...Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Freddy Sanchez, All Stars, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Tri- Cities action on deck
GLENDALE — Having spent the past four months practicing and competing in regular season games, the attention of dozens of area Little League baseball and softball players has focused on the seven upcoming District 16 Tri-Cities Tournament of...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Sean Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves
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Hit parade persists for Landry's
TUJUNGA — From top to bottom, there appear to be no easy outs in the Crescenta Valley Landry's Major Baseball team's lineup.
In two games of the Tri-Cities District 16 Tournament of Champions, Landry's has shown how resourceful it can be. Whether...Tags: Baseball, Tennis, Sports
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Bell back in bigs, bullpen
GLENDALE — The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Trevor Bell (Crescenta Valley High, 2005) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher: After beginning the 2011 season with the triple-A Salt Lake Bees, the former first-round...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Baseball, Major League Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals, Human Interest
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Plenty of familiar faces for Angelenos
NORTHEAST GLENDALE — In assembling the Glendale Angelenos' inaugural roster, coach and team president Tony Riviera gathered college baseball players from up and down California and even from across the country. But, for the foundation of the first-...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Baseball, Major League Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals, College Baseball
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Local man creates small wonder
With an inquisitive mind, Justin Elledge developed a desire for building products when he was a child. Through the years, some never got a sniff, while others scratched the surface en route to being marketed. Always looking to reinvent himself, Elledge...Tags: Major League Baseball, Seattle Mariners, College Baseball, Marketing, Career and Workplace
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Hirsh picks up International accolade
GLENDALE — The following are updates on area athletes playing minor league baseball. Jason Hirsh (St. Francis High, 2000) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees pitcher: The right-hander and California Lutheran University graduate has recently come up big...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Toronto Blue Jays, Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks
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