Red Sox Head to World Series The Boston Red Sox defeat the New York Yankees 10-3, winning the American League Championship Series with a stirring comeback and advancing to their first World Series since 1986. The Sox are the first team ever to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first three games. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

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Sox Slam Yanks, Head to World Series

Sox Slam Yanks, Head to World Series

October 21, 200412:00 AM ET

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The Boston Red Sox defeat the New York Yankees 10-3, winning the American League Championship Series with a stirring comeback and advancing to their first World Series since 1986. The Sox are the first team ever to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first three games. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

Boston Red Sox players celebrate their 10-3 win over the New York Yankees to win Game 7 and the American League Championship Series in New York, Oct. 20, 2004. Reuters hide caption

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