MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (L) celebrates with teammate Jonny Gomes after receiving the winning ball from Gomes in Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2013. The Red Sox won 3-1 to lead the series 3-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes watches the ball after hitting a three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Seth Maness during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes watches the ball after hitting a three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Seth Maness during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

ML World Series

ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (back) is pictured after allowing a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. Red Sox runners David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia (R in front) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R in front) scored. At L in front is the next batter Jonny Gomes. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

AL Championship Series

AL Championship Series

DETROIT, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli (L) is greeted by next batter Jonny Gomes after hitting a solo homer during the second inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 17, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-3 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (L) celebrates with teammate Jonny Gomes after receiving the winning ball from Gomes in Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2013. The Red Sox won 3-1 to lead the series 3-2. (Kyodo)