Tested and triumphant

The Red Sox completed an improbable last-to-first comeback with a Game 6 win at Fenway Park, delivering battered Boston a world championship.

Koji Uehara celebrated after the win.

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Koji Uehara celebrated after the win.

Dustin Pedroia is seen with the World Series trophy.

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Dustin Pedroia is seen with the World Series trophy.

Fans cheered outside Fenway Park as the Red Sox won.

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Fans cheered outside Fenway Park as the Red Sox won.

Julia Hill, of Providence, reacted as the Red Sox won.

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Julia Hill, of Providence, reacted as the Red Sox won.

David Ortiz and John Farrell embraced after the game.

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David Ortiz and John Farrell embraced after the game.

Fans celebrated outside Gate B at Fenway Park.

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Fans celebrated outside Gate B at Fenway Park.

Koji Uehara pitched a perfect ninth inning to seal the win.

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Koji Uehara pitched a perfect ninth inning to seal the win.

David Ortiz wielded a big bottle of champagne in the clubhouse.

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David Ortiz wielded a giant bottle of champagne in the clubhouse.

Team chairmanTom Werner, principal owner John Henry, and general manager Ben Cherington are seen with the trophy.

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Team chairmanTom Werner, principal owner John Henry, and general manager Ben Cherington are seen with the trophy.

The championship was the third in 10 years for the Red Sox.

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The championship was the third in 10 years for the Red Sox.

The Series win at Fenway was the first for the Red Sox in their home stadium since 1918.

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The Series win at Fenway was the first for the Red Sox in their home stadium since 1918.

John Lackey tipped his cap as he left in the seventh inning.

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John Lackey tipped his cap as he left in the seventh inning.

Boston University police officers cheered as the Red Sox scored in the fourth inning.

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Boston University police officers cheered as the Red Sox scored in the fourth inning.

Jacoby Ellsbury scored on a single by Mike Napoli in the fifth inning.

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Jacoby Ellsbury scored on a single by Mike Napoli in the fifth inning.

Stephen Drew was congratulated after his home run in the fourth inning.

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Stephen Drew was congratulated after his home run in the fourth inning.

Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes shared a laugh before the fourth inning.

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Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes shared a laugh before the fourth inning.

Jonny Gomes slid home safely in the third inning.

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Jonny Gomes slid home safely in the third inning.

Shane Victorino drove in three runs in the third inning.

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Shane Victorino drove in three runs in the third inning.

John Lackey allowed two baserunners in the second inning, but no one scored.

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John Lackey allowed two baserunners in the second inning, but no one scored.

Dustin Pedroia just missed a home run in the first inning.

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Dustin Pedroia just missed a home run in the first inning.

Fans celebrated the Red Sox World Series win by jumping on a moving cab at Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street.

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The Red Sox celebrate after winning the World Series, trouncing the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 at Fenway Park.

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In and around Fenway Park, players and fans rejoiced after the Red Sox won the World Series at home for the first time since 1918.

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