Marisa San Miguel | Contributing Writer
Six months after the Boston Marathon bombings, the people of Boston, Mass. finally had a reason to celebrate. At Fenway Park on Wednesday evening, The Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918. This victory marks their third World Series win. The Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in front of a sold out stadium. The excitement of the fans was at an all-time high and it was reported that the Game 6 ticket was the most expensive in the history of The World Series. According to Forbes.com, the T.V. ratings hit 14.9 million viewers.
“Boston Strong” logos were worn on the sleeves of all the players and “B Strong” was mowed into the stadium’s grass to remember those lost in the marathon bombings.
“This is a city that we’ve been though a lot of situations,” MVP David Ortiz said. “Sometimes, bad things got to happen for us to get the message. And we got the message. Everybody stayed together.”
David Ortiz delivered for the team batting two home runs, six RBIs and eight walks. He was rightfully named the most valuable player in this hard hitting game. Shane Victorino was also a prime player hitting four runs and giving The Red Sox a 3-0 start at the beginning of the game.
Streets were closed off and security was amped up. After the marathon bombings and a visit from President Obama, extra officers and police dogs were called to control the crowds. Fans were encouraged to celebrate responsibly as the town geared up for their celebratory duck parade.
The Red Sox fought hard for their city and after 86 years without a home game champion title, Boston finally had a reason to celebrate.