The Red Sox defeated the Anaheim Angels in the American League Division Series and the New York Yankees in the Championship Series (ALCS), to advance to their first World Series since.
The Red Sox defeated the Anaheim Angels in the American League Division Series. After being down 0-3 to the New York Yankees, the Red Sox came back to win the 2004 American League Championship Series (ALCS) and advanced to their first World Series since.