The World Series is the most prestigious event in Major League Baseball. It is a best-of-seven game series that determines the champion of the league.
Over the years, there have been some incredible comebacks in this epic championship series, but which one is considered to be the greatest comeback in World Series history? Let’s take a look.
The 1912 Red Sox
The 1912 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants was one of the most exciting series ever played. The Red Sox were down three games to one and had to win three straight games to win the championship. The team rallied behind their star pitcher, Smoky Joe Wood, who pitched three complete game victories to lead his team to victory.
The 1929 A’s
In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics faced off against the Chicago Cubs in a thrilling World Series. The A’s were down two games to one and trailed by eight runs in Game 4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. However, they mounted an incredible comeback and scored ten unanswered runs to win Game 4 and went on to win Games 5 and 6 as well.
The 1968 Tigers
The Detroit Tigers faced off against their bitter rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, in the 1968 World Series. The Tigers were down three games to one but managed to force a decisive Game 7. In that game, Mickey Lolich pitched a complete game victory as Detroit won their first championship since 1945.
The 1985 Royals
In one of the most iconic comebacks in baseball history, the Kansas City Royals rallied from a three games to one deficit against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1985. The Royals won Game 6 on a walk-off home run by Dane Iorg and went on to win Game 7 to claim their first World Series championship.
The 2004 Red Sox
The 2004 Boston Red Sox are widely considered to have accomplished the greatest comeback in World Series history. Down three games to none against their arch-rivals, the New York Yankees, the Red Sox won four straight games to complete an epic comeback and win their first championship in 86 years.
The Comeback
Trailing by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4, the Red Sox rallied to tie the game and then won it in extra innings. They won Game 5 behind a dominant performance by Curt Schilling, who pitched with a bloody sock. In Game 6, they won another blowout victory, setting up a thrilling Game 7 that they won thanks to two home runs by Johnny Damon and a brilliant pitching performance by Derek Lowe.
The Legacy
The 2004 Red Sox will always be remembered for their incredible comeback against their hated rivals. The team’s resilience and determination inspired fans all across New England and cemented their place in baseball history.
- In conclusion, there have been many great comebacks in World Series history, but none can compare to the incredible feat accomplished by the 2004 Boston Red Sox. Their epic comeback against the New York Yankees will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in baseball history.