Images: World Series Game 1
The Cardinals' David Freese slides safely into first as Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli takes the throw from Shane Victorino during the ninth inning.
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Forlorn Cardinals, from left, Jon Jay, Pete Kozma and Matt Carpenter watch from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 1 in Boston.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, background, watches as Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes, left, Jacoby Ellsbury, center, and Dustin Pedroia celebrate a three-run scoring double by Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1.
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The Cardinals' Shane Robinson can only watch after Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hit a two-run home run during the seventh inning.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Dempster waits for a baseball after giving up a home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, rear, during the ninth inning.
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Former Boston Red Sox player Kevin Millar, right, watches Game 1 with country singer Kenny Chesney during the seventh inning.
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Boston's Xander Bogaerts, right, is congratulated by first base coach Arnie Beyeler after his sacrifice fly during the eighth inning.
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The Cardinals' Jon Jay walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the top of the eighth inning.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws during the eighth inning of Game 1.
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the game during the eighth inning of Game 1.
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David Ross tugs the beard of teammate David Ortiz after Ortiz hit a two-run home run during the seventh inning.
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Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams can't handle a throw as Boston's Dustin Pedroia runs to first.
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Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Dan Clark sings "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch in Game 1 in Boston.
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Actor Matt Damon looks around Fenway Park during the seventh inning of Game 1.
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Fans cheer during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
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The Cardinals' Shane Robinson runs into the wall after catching a ball hit by Boston's Dustin Pedroia during the fifth inning of Game 1.
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Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran leaps to rob Boston's David Ortiz of a grand slam during the second inning of Game 1.
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The Cardinals' Allen Craig breaks his bat as he fouls off a pitch during the fourth inning.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright wipes his face as he pitches to Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli during the second inning.
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The Cardinals' Pete Kozma loses the throw as Boston's Dustin Pedroia slides into second during the first inning of Game 1.
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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell argues a call at second with umpire Dana DeMuth during the first inning of Game 1. The call ultimately was reversed.
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Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski waves to fans before he throws out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1of the World Series.
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Mary J. Blige sings the national anthem before Game 1 of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
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