Shane Victorino celebrates after hitting a seventh-inning grand slam in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series at Fenway Park. However, Brett Myers' role in the victory should not be forgotten, as he pitched a … It was a tough play. We lucked out and turned two. Get us back in the game and give us another chance,'" said Victorino. I was looking at preventing that run. I'm glad I could come through right there. "Sox starter Clay Buchholz and Scherzer provided this series with yet another compelling pitchers' duel early on.The Red Sox finally broke through in the bottom of the fifth when Bogaerts hit a high drive off the Monster in left-center for a two-out double. "He's a money player," said David Ortiz. and into the World Series, where they will face the Cardinals. It's been a special year. It was just a great swing. "He was seeing the ball," said Red Sox hitting coach Greg Colbrunn. He put together some great at-bats. That brought up Shane Victorino, who coming into this at bat was 2–for–23 in the series. "We had a couple of blunders tonight, but it was a tough series. What we know. "If we can get a run or two the way their starting pitchers pitch, that's a plus," said catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.Then the Tigers rallied as Buchholz opened the sixth by walking Torii Hunter. WEEI 93.7. Just like the [Bob Marley] song says, 'Every little thing is gonna be all right.' Shane Victorino belts a grand slam off CC Sabathia. Shane Victorino%27s seventh-inning grand slam sent Red Sox to third World Series in 10 years Victorino had been 2-for-23 in the ALCS prior to his grand slam … 104. "Fortunately I got a 0-2 curveball that I could handle and was able to hit a home run. That error proved monumental, thanks to Victorino.Veras came on and started Victorino with two strikes. "Honestly, I was playing halfway. https://t.co/tLaCP2wK6v. Victorino brought the Red Sox one big step closer to completing their comeback, sending them to the World Series with a seventh-inning … The Boston Red Sox are going back to the World Series for the third time in 10 seasons. "Lefty Drew Smyly came on to face Jacoby Ellsbury and did his job, getting a ground ball. "To get to the World Series, the Sox had to outlast a tough Tigers team that gave them pretty much everything they could handle all series long. "I don't care that he was 2-for-23, or 0-for-whatever. He spent the 1999 through 2002 seasons in the Dodgers minor league system, reaching Double-A with the Jacksonville Suns of the Southern League in 2002. "Saltalamacchia chased Fielder all the way back to the third-base bag and applied the tag as Fielder tumbled. I was just thankful I was in the right mindset to position myself well to get that ball. I didn't want that run to score. "Game 6 was yet another one.Through the first four innings, the only hit Scherzer allowed was Pedroia's single in the first. "I don't care that he was 2-for-23, or 0-for-whatever. I mean, he goes up there, no panic. I'm not alone in feeling goosebumps every time I watch the Flyin' Hawaiian make that sweet connection off of CC. July 16, 2011: sent CF Shane Victorino on a rehab assignment to Reading Phillies. "Per usual, Tigers manager Jim Leyland -- who guided his team to the World Series last year -- was classy in defeat. It was the second time in the 2013 ALCS that the Red Sox hit a lead-changing grand slam while trailing in the seventh inning or later. Shane Victorino roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies. 10/19/13: Shane Victorino crushes a grand slam to left field, giving the Red Sox a dramatic 5-2 seventh-inning lead. Farrell went to Junichi Tazawa, who has had his way with Cabrera in this series. Pedroia nearly brought the house down in the third when his drive to deep left curled just foul, instead of being a three-run homer. BOSTON -- At some point during this surreal odyssey that wound up with the Red Sox getting to the World Series, their heroics went from the surprising to the expected.As in, even when doubts began to creep in elsewhere, the belief from field level never wavered.So if Shane Victorino, who had spent the entire American League Championship Series in a slump, didn't seem to be the ideal man to be at the plate in a pivotal situation in Game 6, the Red Sox were thrilled to have him there.And just like that, the slump ended with one magical swing -- a grand slam over the Green Monster with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning -- that led Boston to a 5-2 victory over the Tigers, not to mention an AL pennant.In the end, it was the swing that swung the series.When Victorino strode to the plate against Jose Veras, the Sox were actually down a run and eight outs away from the possibility of having to face Justin Verlander in Game 7. Victorino, who has struggled much of the postseason, hit a one-out grand slam in the seventh inning off former Yankee Jose Veras to propel the Red Sox past the Tigers, 5-2, in Game 6 … Shane Victorino's grand slam won Game 6 and clinched the American League pennant, sending Boston back to the World Series! The pandemonium that ensued in the stands after Shane's blast was surreal. "Tonight we finally broke through on [Max] Scherzer, who's been so dominant against us. I got the opportunity to get it. "Well, both teams played good all series," Leyland said. Once I did that, Victor was right next to me. I got in position where I could freeze Prince at third. NYC’s COVID positivity rate dips under 5 percent for first time since Nov. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. However, shortstop Jose Iglesias didn't do his, dropping the ball as he looked to flip it to second for the forceout. "I had a great view. Money players come through at the right time, and he did." Victorino, for the game-winning grand slam, is the obvious choice for player of the game. We still have one more step. "He's a money player," said David Ortiz. BOSTON -- With one swing of his bat, Shane Victorino made history and put the Boston Red Sox into the World Series. And quickly. ... Victorino had himself a grand slam, and he turned … "When Scherzer, the favorite for the AL Cy Young Award, took the mound for the bottom of the seventh, the Tigers still had visions of that handoff to Verlander in Game 7.But Boston would have none of that.The game-breaking, series-breaking rally in that seventh started when Jonny Gomes hit a double off the Monster that was maybe a foot from being a home run. "I wanted to run around with him I was so excited," said second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who was in the on-deck circle. Mike Napoli hit a tying grand slam in the seventh, Shane Victorino had a go-ahead homer one inning later and the Boston Red Sox rallied past the New York Yankees 12-8 … He'll always be a beloved member of the Phillies, opting to retire as a member of the team with which he spent the most time and found the most success. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. For Vic to stay back like that and drive it, it was unbelievable. July 8, 2011: Philadelphia Phillies placed CF Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 4, 2011. Video. They played very well and there were a lot of good games. October 19, 2013 | 00:00:46. share-216826. By Scott McLaughlin. When I came here, people counted me out and said that I was done. FedEx shooting: Who were the Indianapolis victims, suspect? But his 0-2 pitch was a hanging curveball and Victorino turned on it and got just enough of it to clear the 37-foot wall.That was the ultimate way to break out of a slump. "I have too many emotions," Victorino said. They deserve to win, they beat us and I wish them the best. It was a special moment. It tested everything we had, and we just want to congratulate [the Tigers] on a great year. You couldn't have asked for a better series. After drilling a one-out single, Austin Jackson was picked off first by Workman. GOOSEBUMPS for the good ol days ?? "Yeah, where there's smoke, there's fire, and that created a little smoke," said Gomes.After Scherzer struck out Stephen Drew, top prospectXander Bogaerts once again showed his poise by drawing a six-pitch walk, with the final pitch missing the strike zone by inches, if at all. "His ability to slow the game down is fun to watch. I want to congratulate the Boston Red Sox, John Farrell, Ben Cherington, the players. Victorino himself gets nostalgic when he watches the play. Victorino's grand slam. His retirement ceremony back in 2018 was everything we could have asked for: emotional, full of energy, and concluded with a pitch to Ryan Howard and a familiar "mahalo" (via MLB Film Room). Jhonny Peralta never really hits the ball that way," said Pedroia. Why didn't state's 'red flag' law stop attack? Try to tie the game, at the minimum. Close. Shane Victorino’s grand slam in the seventh inning catapulted the Sox to a 5-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night as they won the AL Championship Series in six games. Money players come through at the right time, and he did. "It's huge," said Drew. The matchup worked again, this time thanks to Drew, who made a diving stop on a grounder up the middle and easily threw Cabrera out at first to keep it a 2-1 game. Lefty Franklin Morales came on and walked Prince Fielder on four pitches to load the bases. By Ben Buchanan @OverTheMonster Oct 20, 2013, 12:32am EDT Share this story I wanted to prove something. Shane Victorino changed the entire game -- and series -- with just one swing of the bat. Shane Victorino’s seventh-inning grand slam carried the Red Sox past the Tigers in Game 6 of the A.L.C.S. 10/2/08: Shane Victorino gives the Phillies the lead with a grand slam to left field in the bottom of the second inning Shane Victorino, the flyin’ Hawaiian, bounds from base to base after launching a grand slam into the Green Monster seats. Oct 19, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (left) reacts after hitting a grand slam off of Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Veras (31) … The joyride continues for a team which won 69 games a year ago, only to win 97 this season -- the same number as the formidable squad they will face in the Fall Classic. "I told myself, 'Get a pitch I can handle. "This series had a little bit of everything, comeback wins, unbelievable starting pitching, particularly on their part," said manager John Farrell. That one goes to Matt Stairs for his unforgettable blast off of Jonathan Broxton -- and the amazing, yes amazing, call made by Joe Buck. ET air time, 8:07 p.m. first pitch on FOX) at Fenway. But today, we remember Shane Victorino's grand slam on the date that it happened 12 years ago, taking dominant Brewers ace CC Sabathia -- who had gone 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA for his new team prior to the playoffs -- deep in the second inning (via MLB Film Room). October 22, 2018 10/22/2018 5:59 pm. Man... if that roar of the crowd doesn't, a) make you miss Phillies playoff baseball, and b) make you angry at what coronavirus has taken away from the world of live sports, I don't know what will. Miguel Cabrera followed with a single to left.With 12 outs still remaining and a shutout in progress, Farrell went to his bullpen in a move reminiscent of Game 5.This time, it didn't go quite as well. With his team down 2-1 in Game 6 of the ALCS on Saturday, Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino hit a grand slam over the Green Monster at Fenway Park to give Boston a … In my mind's eye, I can still see Victorino pick up that 1-2 pitch, a sweeping breaking ball, out of Sabathia's hand. Iglesias restarted the rally with an infield hit. Shane Victorino could not contain himself after his grand slam gave Boston a 5-2 lead in Game 6 of the ALCS at Fenway Park. "The Red Sox have a room full of money players, and they'll have their next chance to prove it in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Cardinals (7:30 p.m. The rookie induced Jhonny Peralta into a grounder to second, in which Pedroia showed his savvy and skill in one rapid-fire play that, in hindsight, helped save the game for the Red Sox.Pedroia swiftly tagged Martinez and then fired home, where Fielder was caught in a rundown between home and third base. Victorino crushed an 0–2 José Veras curveball over the Green Monster for a grand slam and a 5–2 Red Sox lead. None of that would have been possible without Brett Myers epic at bat against CC Sabathia. That would come two batters after Myers' walk, one batter after Rollins' walk, when Shane Victorino stepped to the plate and launched a dramatic grand slam to cap a five-run inning. Victorino was in a 2-for-23 slump before ripping his second career grand slam in postseason play, tying Jim Thome for the all-time record. (Matt Slocum/AP) RED SOX 5, TIGERS 2 Give ourselves a chance. Fenway Park for Game 6 of the 2013 American League Championship Series. "There is something special about this team," Victorino said. Ellsbury followed with a line single to right, and Bogaerts scored easily from second for the first run of the game. Shane Victorino Rookie Card | 2003 Bowman Baseball Card (#319) | Baseball Almanac Collection. I wasn't looking at turning two. "Boston strong! ". "It kind of worked out. Shane Victorino hit a grand slam off of CC Sabathia tonight to put the Phillies in a dominant position in the NLDS. Shane Victorino's grand slam gives Red Sox 5-2 lead Jim Leyland loses the matchup game when Shane Victorino drives a grand slam over … Those old enough to remember where they were on Oct. 19, 2013, are well aware of how they reacted to Shane Victorino’s heroic eighth-inning grand slam off of Tigers right-hander Jose Veras. But today, we remember Shane Victorino's grand slam on the date that it happened 12 years ago, taking dominant Brewers ace CC Sabathia -- who had gone 11-2 … He wound up grounding into a double play to end the inning.But the persistent Red Sox would finally do enough against the ace to knock him out, and then they delivered the knockout punch against Detroit's bullpen. Ligament sprain in … Victor Martinez followed and hit a two-run single high off the Monster to give Detroit the lead at 2-1.That was all for Morales, as Farrell called on righty Brandon Workman. Biggest 180s: Shane Victorino grand slam swings Game 6 of 2013 ALCS Photo credit Greg M. Cooper/USA Today Sports. We proved everyone wrong and have one more step to go. "In a season full of thrills, this one was the biggest yet. Workman continued his impressive performance by striking out Alex Avila looking to end the inning.The Tigers nearly struck again in the seventh, but they made another gaffe on the bases. Did you know that when Shane Victorino hit a grand slam during Game 2 of the 2008 National League Division Series (on October 2, 2008), it was the first of his career, and the first one ever hit in a Division Series by a Philadelphia Phillies player? "We have one mindset. Victorino was in a 2-for-23 slump before ripping his second career grand slam in postseason play, tying Jim Thome for the all-time record. "You don't know what that inning could have been. He's got a great curveball. Victorino slam sends Red Sox to Series. Shane Victorino is the first player in major-league history to hit a game-winning grand slam in the seventh inning or later to clinch a postseason series. It's not my favorite home run of the Phillies' 2008 World Series run, to be honest. Hunter dropped down a surprise two-out bunt, and Workman bobbled it for an error. We battled, and to have good moments like this, you cherish it.