Lester, Red Sox beat Cards, lead World Series 3-2

[pinto]

Lester, Red Sox beat Cards, lead World Series 3-2

By Ben Walker (AP Baseball Writer)

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jon Lester pitched the Boston Red Sox within a whisker of yet another World Series championship.

Lester bested Adam Wainwright once again, journeyman David Ross hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and the Red Sox downed the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 Monday night to take a 3-2 Series edge.

David Ortiz delivered his latest big hit, too, sending this bearded band of Red Sox back to Fenway Park with a chance to clinch their third crown in a decade. Not since 1918 has Boston won the title at its own ballpark.

''The fact is we're going home,'' manager John Farrell said. ''Going back to a place that our guys love to play in, in front of our fans.''

''This atmosphere here, these three games, has been phenomenal. We know it's going to be equal to that, if not better. And we're excited about going home in the position we are,'' he said.

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[NRaleighLiberal]

1. I've watched nearly every inning of every game this year. It's been a cathartic, exciting ride...

Rare these days, the 2013 Sox are a true team - as selfless as teams with highly paid athletes can be these days, loose as a goose, clearly having fun - and succeeding. Different heroes every night.

What a joy it's been, especially coming after the disaster that was bobby valentine and the last place finish of last year.

Back to Fenway - just gotta win 1 of 2.

[pinto]

2. The series of games with the Cards have been a real roller coaster. Looking forward to Wednesday and

back to friendly Fenway. Ought to be good.

[VWolf]

3. No Ortiz, no chance

The guy has been huge this year - at the plate and in the dugout. He's a consummate leader.

Sox have a chance to win a world series at home for the 1st time since 19-frigging-18!

Wish I still lived in Kenmore Square.

[JeffHead]

4. Boston Red Sox within a whisker of yet another World Series championship.

Now that's a phrase I'll never get tired of hearing. Has a nice ring to it. Oh, and about Ortiz, retire number 34 like yesterday already. Go Sox!