“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia hits a double during the first inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia throws to first base during the first inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester fields a bunt from shortstop Pete Kozma during the third inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher David Ross hits a go-ahead RBI double during the seventh inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts scores on an RBI double by catcher David Ross during the seventh inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop catcher David Ross is tagged out while attempting to score on an RBI single by center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury during the seventh inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester picks up a paper airplane thrown on the field by a fan during the seventh inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Daniel Nava throws to second base during the eighth inning of game five of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara reacts after recording the final out to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 in game five of the 2013 World Series Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara high fives catcher David Ross after recording the final out to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 in game five of the 2013 World Series Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara high fives catcher David Ross after recording the final out to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 in game five of the 2013 World Series Monday, October 28, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Members of the Boston Red Sox front office board an airplane at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri Tuesday, October 29, 2013 after game four of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.”
After a painful end to game three of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the Red Sox responded in the best way possible, taking the next two games from the Cardinals. Last night’s game was tense, but it was a huge win, as the team now returns to Fenway Park just one win away from a World Series title.
These are the highlights from game five, which although a great game, wasn’t fantastic for pictures. We flew back to Boston right afterwards which made for a long night of travel, so I’m not going to post much more right now.
Tomorrow is a huge day, as the team has the chance to win a World Series at Fenway Park for the first time since 1918.
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia takes ground balls before game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes looks on during batting practice before game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Clydesdale horses take a lap around the field during a pre-game ceremony before game four of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Fans wave towels before game four of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia turns a double play over center fielder John Jay during the fourth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew hits a sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox during the inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes hits a go-ahead three run home run during the sixth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes hits a go-ahead three run home run during the sixth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes celebrates after hitting a go-ahead three run home run during the sixth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes celebrates after hitting a go-ahead three run home run during the sixth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes celebrates after hitting a go-ahead three run home run during the sixth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pinch runner Quintin Berry steals second base during the eighth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara delivers during the ninth inning of game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara records the final out of game four of the 2013 World Series as he picks off St. Louis Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong during the ninth inning Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli celebrates as he records the final out of game four of the 2013 World Series by tagging out St. Louis Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong on a pick-off throw from pitcher Koji Uehara during the ninth inning Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli and pitcher Koji Uehara celebrates after recording the final out of game four of the 2013 World Series by picking off St. Louis Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong during the ninth inning Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox players celebrate after winning game four of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”
The Red Sox won game four of the World Series last night, tying up the series at two games a piece. This was another dramatic, crazy game with an even crazier ending.
Nobody expected Koji Uehara to end the game by picking off Cardinals pinch runner Kolten Wong at first base (which is the first time in history a World Series game has ended on a pick off), and it happened so fast that I’m surprised I got any pictures out of it.
I’m getting ready to head to the stadium for game five, so there isn’t much time to post, but here are the highlights from the pick off and from Jonny Gomes’ huge three run home run.
“Boston Red Sox pitchers stretch before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa walks toward left field before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“A young Boston Red Sox fan poses for a photograph before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“The sun sets over Busch Stadium before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Fans wave towels during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury bobbles a fly ball during the third inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts hits a triple during the fifth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino points as he scores during the eighth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava slides into second base as shortstop Pete Kozma turns a double play during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly exits the game during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow exits the game during the seventh inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia tags out catcher Yadier Molina during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is called for an interference error as St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig runs toward home to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia argues with home plate umpire Dana DeMuth after third baseman Will Middlebrooks was called for an interference error by third base umpire Jim Joyce allowing St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Umpires walk off the field after the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox in game three of the 2013 World Series on a fielder’s interference call in the ninth inning by third base umpire Jim Joyce Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”
It was an absolutely crazy ending to a back and forth game three of the World Series out here in St. Louis. I don’t know what to make of how the game ended, and don’t have much time to post about it right now.
Here are the photos I shot from my elevated position along the first base line at Busch Stadium. We’ll see how it goes tonight. Hoping for a Red Sox win to even the series!
