2013 Playoffs (to date)

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Boston, MA, October 5, 2013: A fan sitting in the CVS family section looks up to the sky after a pitch was called a ball. He thought it was a strike, and it would have ended the inning.

Boston, MA, October 5, 2013: Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz rounds first after his second homerun of the game.

Boston, MA, October 5, 2013: Red Sox closer Koji Uehara gets a standing ovation from the bleachers as he is called into action during the top of the ninth inning.

Boston, MA, October 12, 2013: A dog, named Dustin Pedroia, barks and knocks off his Red Sox hat on Yawkey Way.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino throws his hands in the air after hitting a series-clinching grandslam in the bottom of the seventh against the Tigers.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: Red Sox rookie infielder Xander Bogaerts jumps onto home plate after being sent home by Shane Victorino's grandslam.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: The Red Sox celebrate winning the American League Pennant after beating the Detroit Tigers 5-2.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: Fenway Park displays congratulations after the Red Sox clinched a spot in the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: Red Sox manager John Farrell hoists the ALCS trophy after winning game 6 and clinching a trip to the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: The Red Sox celebrate winning the American League Pennant after beating the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Fans cheering in the crowd catch a beer can thrown into the crowd.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: The Red Sox celebrate winning the American League Pennant after beating the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Pitcher Andrew Bailey shouts with fans as champagne sprays everywhere.

Boston, MA, October 19, 2013: The Red Sox celebrate winning the American League Pennant after beating the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Pitcher Ryan Dempster hops onto the home dugout to spray fans with champagne while celebrating advancing to the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 22, 2013: Mayor Thomas Menino joined Larry Lucchino and Tom Werner, as well as leaders from the Boston Police Department and city officials, to encourage fans to support the Red Sox safely before they kick off the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: The Red Sox monuments were decorated with red beards for game 1 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: The pregame ceremony, including the flag drop, before game 1 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: A fan in the bleachers holds his head after a called strike.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli stretches to reach first base during game 1 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: A Red Sox fan watches the game intently after the St. Louis Cardinals loaded the bases during game 1 of the World Series. The Red Sox got out of that jam, and won 8-1.

Boston, MA, October 23, 2013: A bearded fan, which beer in hand, enthusiastically cheers during game 1 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: Two Red Sox fans, a father and a son, toss a football around while waiting on Lansdowne Street hours before Game 2 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: Fenway Park, seen from Lansdowne Street, hours before gates open.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: A fan in the bleachers stands to shout for a John Lackey strikeout in the second inning.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: A man on the Cumberland Farms deck tries to rally his section with the wave.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of game 2 of the World Series.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: The Red Sox bench jump with jubilation after David Ortiz hit a two-run homerun.

Boston, MA, October 24, 2013: Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of game 2 of the World Series. Ortiz acknowledged the crowd with a curtain call after his homer.