Boston Red Sox fans had to wait 87 years for a World Series title prior to the 2004 season. Their latest dry spell was not nearly as long.

For the second time in four seasons, the Red Sox are the World Series Champions. Boston won in impressive fashion, as they swept the Colorado Rockies in four games. Prior to the series, the Rockies were the hottest team in the Majors, as they had won 21 of their previous 22 games.

However, Boston continued to roll and, behind solid pitching and timely hitting, they claimed another World Series victory.

The Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Divisional Series, and then they knocked off the Cleveland Indians in the American League Championship Series.

Cleveland held a 3-1 series lead in the ALCS, but Boston impressively won three consecutive games to stay alive.

Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett performed at an incredible level throughout the entire postseason, as he had a 4-0 record with a 1.20 earned run average.

One of the offensive stars in the World Series for the Red Sox was rookie outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. As the lead-off hitter, Ellsbury recorded seven hits in the four game series.

David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez each came up with big hits in the series, too.

Although Monmouth College mostly consists of Chicago White Sox and Cubs fans, some students are fans of the Red Sox, including senior Ian Van Anden.

“Being a Red Sox fan at this time is very exciting because of the influx of young talent on the team,” Van Anden said. “I think Ellsbury and Pedroia exemplified that throughout the playoffs and even in the World Series.”

   

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