Beckett completes Marlins' miracle run
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineJosh Beckett rewarded Jack McKeon's faith with a brilliant five-hitter as the Marlins hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy for the second time in 11 years, stopping the New York Yankees, 2-0, in Game 6 of the World Series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 25, 2003Wells' injury leaves Yankees stranded
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineYankees starter David Wells left after only one inning of Game 5 because of back spasms Thursday, and the Marlins hammered reliever Jose Contreras for four runs over the next three innings before winning 6-4 and taking a 3-2 World Series lead.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 23, 2003Pettitte strikes out seven to even the Series
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineWith players breathing clouds in a frigid Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, Andy Pettitte seemed to be about the only warm player on the field, pumping fastballs and challenging the cold-handed Florida hitters, dominating them.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 19, 2003Pierre steals the show
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineJuan Pierre went 2-for-3, including a two-run single to enable the Florida Marlins to outlast the New York Yankees 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2003Garciaparra has four hits
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineTrailing by two runs and nine outs from ending their season, the Red Sox rebounded with a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Yankees 9-6 Wednesday and set up a whopper of a Game 7.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 15, 2003Wells leaves Red Sox one loss away
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineDavid Wells worked his way out of trouble to lead the Yankees over the Red Sox 4-2 Tuesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series. With one more victory, New York will extend Boston's perennial heartache to 85 years.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 14, 2003Rivera finishes what Clemens started
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineRoger Clemens allowed two runs in six innings and Mariano Rivera polished off a six-hitter as the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox, 4-3, and took a two games to one lead in the American League Championship Series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 11, 2003Great escape: Pettitte shakes off Red Sox
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineAndy Pettitte won yet another big postseason game, working in and out of early danger as the New York Yankees posted a 6-2 triumph over the Boston Red Sox and evened their American League Championship Series at one game apiece.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 09, 2003No-spin zone: Wakefield baffles Yankees
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineBOSTON 5, NY YANKEES 2
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 08, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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