The 2004 Boston Red Sox made history by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, defeating a team with an arguably stronger roster and cementing their place in baseball history.

Their championship run was marked by overcoming significant challenges, including losing star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra midseason and rallying from a 3-0 deficit to beat the New York Yankees in the ALCS.

Derek Lowe was instrumental in their postseason success, posting a 1.86 ERA over 19.1 innings and delivering a crucial Game 7 victory against the Yankees.

The team had a strong regular season with 98 wins, bolstered by key additions like Curt Schilling and a core lineup featuring David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and Jason Varitek, despite some defensive weaknesses.

Ranked as the 10th greatest World Series champion since 2000, the 2004 Red Sox are celebrated for their remarkable comeback story and ending an 86-year championship drought, famously known as the 'Curse of the Bambino'.