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The 2004 Boston Red Sox marked a historic season in Major League Baseball, achieving remarkable feats that culminated in a World Series Championship. This was the 104th season for the franchise, and the team exhibited resilience and determination throughout. The Red Sox concluded the regular season with an impressive record of 98 wins and 64 losses, securing second place in the American League East Division.
In the postseason, the Red Sox demonstrated their prowess, notably overcoming the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series, winning in a hard-fought seven games (4-3). This victory was particularly significant as it ended an 86-year championship drought for the franchise. Subsequently, the Red Sox faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, where they delivered a dominant performance, sweeping the series 4-0. The 2004 season not only solidified the Red Sox's place in baseball history but also symbolized a triumphant resurgence for a once-cursed franchise, forever etching the season into the annals of sports lore.