Red Sox Sweep the Series

Red Sox Sweep the Series /

Jonathan Papelbon could not control himself after he struck out the final Rockies batter to seal the deal.

Jason Varitek and Jonathan Papelbon celebrate a World championship after Pap blew away Seth Smith with a fastball to finish the game.

Jonathan Papelbon holds up Jason Varitek with all of his energy after the final out was recorded.

After the final out the Red Sox rush the field and...

...celebrate in the Mile High city.

Boston fans were correct in having their brooms out in Game 4 in preparation of a sweep.

Bobby Kielty celebrates with his teammates after sending a solo bomb into the left-field bleachers.

Red Sox fanatics celebrate Mike Lowell's solo shot in a bar near Fenway Park.

As the Red Sox begin the celebration, a dejected Troy Tulowitzki knows that one swing of the bat could have changed the game for the Rockies.

Daisuke Matsuzaka and Julian Tavarez sport their new gear as they kick off Boston's celebratory festivities.

World Series MVP Mike Lowell holds up his hardware after having a standout postseason.

After lights-out performances in the postseason, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima hold up their first World Series championship trophy.

David Ortiz and Jonathan Papelbon enjoy the good times as they pose for a picture.

Kevin Youkilis and Julio Lugo have gotten used to the champagne throughout the postseason.

The champagne was flowing in the locker room as the Red Sox celebrated their second World Series win in four years.

Boston fans in Colorado always maintained their faith in the Red Sox, and a four-game sweep of the Rockies strengthened those beliefs.

Published Oct 29, 2007