The Boston Red Sox are off to the World Series for the first time since 2013 after they completed their victory against reigning MLB champions the Houston Astros.
The Red Sox secured their place in the final with a 4-1 win in game five of the American League Championship Series in Texas, completing a 4-1 series success.
JD Martinez and Rafael Devers hit home runs for Boston while pitcher David Price didn't concede a run in six innings as he secured the first post-season victory of his career in his 12th start.
Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr and the Red Sox will try to bring Boston its fourth crown in 15 years when they open the World Series on Tuesday at home in Fenway Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers or Milwaukee Brewers.
The Red Sox were last in the World Series when they won it all in 2013.
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Los Angeles has a 3-2 lead in the NLCS going into game six on Friday night at Miller Park.
