Fecha: 01.11.2018
Autor: DavidCOX
Asunto: The Boston Red Sox, Main League Baseball's best crew from start to finish in 2018
With the use of the long ball, the Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, winning the 114th edition of the Fall Vintage four games to one.
Charlie Pearce hit two home runs for Boston, signing up for Babe Ruth and Allen Kluszewski as the only players 35 or older to possess a multi-homer World Series game. The first was a two-run shot in the top of the 1st inning. He later had a solo home run inside the eighth.
Pearce, a journeyman who has played for every staff in the American League East division, had three house runs and eight RBI in five games. Having been named World Series MVP.
"Baseball is a funny game, " Pearce said to Monk Sports. "The longer you stay in the game, great issues can happen. I'm very blessed to be here right now. "
Mookie Betts and L. D. Martinez added single home runs in the 6th and seventh, respectively.
Clayton Kershaw, who may have played his final game in a Dodgers uniform, took the loss. In seven innings, he gave up four runs on several hits -- three which were home runs -- and struck out five.
For Boston, starter David Price was brilliant. After surrendering a home set you back David Freese on the first pitch, he allowed just three hits, walked two and struck out five in seven innings. Prior to he was pulled in the bottom of the eighth, Price had listing is of course 14 batters in a line.
For a long time, Price had been known for his playoff shortcomings, having never won a game. He now has won three, which includes two in this World Series.
"It's very special, " Price tag said to Fox Sports, gesturing toward his Red Sox teammates. "Seeing all these harvested men over there only acting like little kids, that's what it's all about. "
This is the ninth tournament for Boston, tying the Red Sox with the Athletics for third most all time. Only the New York Yankees (27) and St . Louis Capital (11) have more.
Boston, who have last won it all in 2013, has now won four titles since 2004, which was the season the Red Sox got destroyed what was then an 86-year drought between championships.
Boston's Alex Cora, in his primary year as a manager, certainly is the first Puerto Rican manager to take a team to -- and now win -- the World Series. He led pre lit the Red Sox for their best season in the franchise's 118-year history -- and it's near the top of the sport perfect.
"What a season, " Cora said to Fox Sports activities. "Everything starts with these guys. They're very talented. They bought into it from day one in spring training. They've been incredibly consistent as far as preparation, going about their business. What a way to end it. "
Boston ma entered the World Series while the favorite, as the Crimson Sox were superior all seasons. They went 22-9-1 in spring training. They gained a franchise-record 108 video games in the regular season.
