Irish Independent

Pearce and Price just right for Red Sox

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STEVE PEARCE was named series MVP after he hit a pair of home runs and David Price tossed a seven-inning gem to power the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the LA Dodgers and their fourth World Series title in 15 years.

The Red Sox, after winning a franchise record and league-best 108 games during the regular season, carried their domination to the World Series and overwhelme­d the Dodgers 4-1 in the best-of-seven clash.

Game five starter Price surrendere­d one run on three hits in seven plus innings to collect his third straight post-season win, while all the Red Sox runs were scored via home runs.

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