"The Curse of the Bambino: The Unforgettable Game that Ended an 86-Year Drought"

On October 20th, 2004, the Boston Red Sox faced off against the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. It was a game that would go down in MLB history as one of the greatest comebacks of all time, and a moment that would change the course of the Red Sox franchise forever.

The Red Sox entered the game facing an 86-year championship drought, often referred to as the "Curse of the Bambino." The team had come close to winning it all several times, but always fell short in heartbreaking fashion. The Yankees, on the other hand, were a powerhouse team that had won multiple championships in recent years and were favored to win the series.

The game started off poorly for the Red Sox, with starting pitcher Curt Schilling giving up four runs in the first inning. The Yankees continued to dominate, and by the end of the 7th inning, they held a commanding 8-3 lead. It seemed as though the Red Sox were set to fall short yet again.

But the Red Sox had other plans. In the bottom of the 8th inning, they rallied to score four runs, bringing the game to 8-7. Then, in the bottom of the 9th inning, with two outs and the Red Sox down to their final strike, pinch hitter Dave Roberts stole second base, putting himself in scoring position. This allowed Bill Mueller to hit a game-tying single, sending the game into extra innings.

The Red Sox continued to fight, with David Ortiz hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to win the game and secure their spot in the World Series. The "Curse of the Bambino" had been broken, and the Red Sox went on to win their first championship in 86 years.

This unforgettable game will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in MLB history, and a testament to the power of perseverance and never giving up.