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ALCS MVP Mariano Rivera celebrates after the Yankees' 6-5 Game 7 win. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Aaron Boone clobbered the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the 11th inning for a game-winning solo home run that won Game 7, 6-5, and the AL pennant for the Yankees. Full story >

• Wrapup: Boone's blast gives NY pennant  |  Box
• News: Wild ride ends  |  One Mo time for Yanks
• Audio: Boone's HR  |  Video: Game-tying rally
• Photo: Gallery I  |  Gallery II

Game 1: BOS 5 @ NYY 2 Box | Wrapup

Game 2: BOS 2 @ NYY 6 Box | Wrapup

Game 3: NYY 4 @ BOS 3 Box | Wrapup

Game 4: NYY 2 @ BOS 3 Box | Wrapup

Game 5: NYY 4 @ BOS 2 Box | Wrapup

Game 6: BOS 9 @ NYY 6 Box | Wrapup

Game 7: BOS 5 @ NYY 6 Box | Wrapup

Game 6, Oct. 15, 2003 Red Sox 9, Yankees 6 Wrapup >

For Sox, 'relentless' the word Relentless. The 2003 Boston Red Sox team photo is alongside the definition. That's why we're heading to Game 7 of the ALCS, and why a stunned Yankee Stadium crowd watched its team get passed by Nomar Garciaparra (pictured) and his teammates in Game 6. More >
No-mah slump for Sox shortstop \| Bombers yanked into Game 7 \| More >

Damon's bases-loaded walk \| Soriano's two-run double \| More >

Nomar triples and scores on errant throw: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Game 5, Oct. 14, 2003 Yankees 4, Red Sox 2 Wrapup >

Wells shuts down Sox, Yanks grab ALCS lead David Wells, a well-documented Babe Ruth admirer, forced Red Sox fans to wonder whether the Curse of the Bambino truly does exist after his dominating performance Tuesday. Full story >
One bad inning costs Lowe \| Schlegel: Yankees live for this time \| More >

Ramirez up with bases loaded \| Garcia's single drives in two \| More >

Alfonso Soriano drives in a run in the second: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Game 4, Oct. 13, 2003 Red Sox 3, Yankees 2 Wrapup >

Wakefield floats into spotlight Tim Wakefield (pictured) isn't the only reason the Red Sox have tied their ALCS rivalry matchup with the Yankees, but he's as big a reason as any. His floating offerings have now twice confounded the Bronx Bombers. Full story >
Knuckler masterful as Red Sox draw even \| Frustrated Mussina loses again \| More >

Wakefield on the offense \| Posada frustrated with loss \| More >

Walker hits a solo shot: 56K \| 300K \| Matsui plays the Green Monster: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Oct. 12, 2003

Red Sox coverage

Rain could hold a silver lining for Sox
The postponement of Game 4 to Monday and Game 5 to Tuesday means that Boston right-hander Derek Lowe will likely be able to take his turn in the rotation in front of a hometown crowd. Full story >

• Wakefield hoping to repeat
• Bright skies ahead for Sox fans
• ALCS has seen fire and rain

Yankees coverage

Yankees rotation rotates for Games 4, 5
The Yankees flip-flopped starting pitchers for Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS as a result of Sunday night's rainout. Mike Mussina will get the Game 4 nod, and David Wells will start Game 5. Full story >

• Four fined for Game 3 incidents
• For Mussina, a matter of inches
• Rained out, bummed out

Game 3, Oct. 11, 2003 Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 Wrapup >

Yankees regain home-field edge In a game marked by a fourth-inning, bench-clearing incident, Roger Clemens (pictured) and the Yankees held on to beat the Red Sox, 4-3, at Fenway Park on Saturday. The win gave the Yankees a 2-1 advantage in the ALCS. Full story >
Damon delivers \| Torre's gotta go to Mo \| More >

Jeter's solo homer \| Tensions rise in the fourth \| More >

Nixon robs Jeter of another homer: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Oct. 10, 2003

Red Sox coverage

Damon: 'I'm in the lineup'
Johnny Damon (pictured) said he will be in the Red Sox's starting lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS. It will be a special moment in Fenway Park when he steps to the plate. More >

• Pedro focused for Game 3
• Sox ready for home cooking
• Lure of tickets draws Red Sox Nation

Yankees coverage

On the clock, Clemens set to click
It won't be much longer before Roger Clemens pulls off his Yankee uniform for the final time. He and the Yankees are hopeful that it won't be Saturday in Boston. More >

• Yanks' Wilson locked in against Pedro
• Yankees feeling quietly confident
• Yankees notes: Hitters prepared for Pedro

Game 2, Oct. 9, 2003 Yankees 6, Red Sox 2 Wrapup >

Pettitte polishes playoff rep, tops Sox Andy Pettitte (pictured) played the role of ship-righter for the Yankees for the second straight series, holding the Red Sox to two runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Yankees tied up the ALCS with a 6-2 win at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. Full story >
Johnson's swing ignites the Bronx \| Red Sox let Pettitte off hook early \| More >

Johnson's two-run homer \| Varitek's sixth-inning homer \| More >

Posada's double provides insurance: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Game 1, Oct. 8, 2003 Red Sox 5, Yankees 2 Wrapup >

Homers away from home lift Red Sox David Ortiz (pictured), Todd Walker and Manny Ramirez all hit home runs for the Red Sox as they beat the Yankees, 5-2, in Game 1 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium. Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield allowed two runs on two hits over six-plus innings to pick up the win. Full story >
Walker hits controversial homer \| Yanks decked by knuckle sandwich \| More >

Wakefield's postgame comments \| Torre discusses Game 1 \| More >

Todd Walker hits homer in Game 2: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Series Preview

Red Sox coverage

Pedro pitches his heart out
When there's a critical game to be won, give Pedro Martinez (pictured) the ball. It's not only a strategy; it will forever be the legacy of the Boston pitcher, who can rise to whatever occasion presents itself. Full story >

• Sox Lowe-ball A's
• Damon's scary injury
• All ALDS coverage

Yankees coverage

Yanks' pitchers turn it around
The 2002 massacre of New York's starters that doomed the Yankees to a rare first-round bounce-out last year seemed long forgotten one October later, with pitcher after pitcher baffling the Twins in the ALDS. Full story >

• Series can't lose either way
• Captain enjoying the ride
• All ALDS coverage