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Orlando Cabrera hits an RBI single for the Red Sox in Game One against St Louis at Boston's Fenway Park

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Pitcher Keith Foulke celebrates as Boston edge a close opener 11-9 to draw first blood in the best-of-seven series

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Curt Schilling plays through the pain of his serious ankle injury as Boston's starting pitcher in Game Two at Fenway

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Mark Bellhorn tags out Mike Matheny to complete a double play in the fifth inning of Game Two as the Sox win 6-2

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A seven-inning shutout by Pedro Martinez sets Boston on their way to a 4-1 win at St Louis in Game Three

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Manny Ramirez hugs Kevin Millar after hitting a solo homer as Boston take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series

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The final game sees Johnny Damon homer and hit a triple as the Red Sox score the only runs of the match

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On the mound, Derek Lowe pitches seven shutout innings to stifle St Louis and protect Boston's slender lead

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Closing pitcher Keith Foulke claims the final out and is swiftly swamped by joyous team-mates as the curse is finally lifted

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The World Series Most Valuable Player award goes to Manny Ramirez following his notable contribution throughout