The Unforgettable Game: The Red Sox's Historic Comeback Against the Yankees

TLDRIn a historic game against the Yankees, the Red Sox staged an unprecedented comeback, overcoming a 3-0 series deficit and winning a game that seemed impossible to win. This game became a turning point in their season and showcased the resilience and determination of the team.

Key insights

🔥The Red Sox were facing a 3-0 series deficit against the Yankees in the ALCS.

⚾️David Ortiz played a crucial role in the Red Sox's comeback, hitting a game-tying double in the bottom of the ninth inning.

🏟️The game was played in Boston, with the Red Sox down to their final three outs.

🙌Kevin Millar's pep talk and Dave Roberts' steal of second base set the stage for Ortiz's heroics.

🚀The Red Sox went on to win the game in extra innings and continued their historic comeback to win the series.

Q&A

What was the score before the Red Sox's comeback?

The Red Sox were down by one run, with the Yankees leading 4-3.

Who hit the game-tying double for the Red Sox?

David Ortiz hit the game-tying double in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Who stole second base for the Red Sox?

Dave Roberts stole second base, setting up the opportunity for the Red Sox to tie the game.

How did the game end?

The Red Sox went on to win the game in extra innings.

What was the outcome of the series?

The Red Sox staged an historic comeback, winning the series and advancing to the World Series.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The game takes place in Boston, with the Red Sox down 3-0 in the series against the Yankees.

10:20Kevin Millar walks, and Dave Roberts comes in as a pinch runner and steals second base.

12:32Bill Mueller hits a game-tying single off Mariano Rivera.

15:20David Ortiz strikes out in the bottom of the eighth inning with the tying run on first base.

15:30Ortiz strikes out again in the bottom of the ninth inning, with bases loaded and two outs.

19:45The Red Sox win the game in extra innings, continuing their historic comeback.