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Photos: Boston strong with emotion as Red Sox win World Series

TORONTO – The city of Boston partied like it was 1918 after the Red Sox downed the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series for the first time at Fenway Park in 95 years.

Boston clobbered the Cardinals 6-1 Wednesday night in Game 6 to clinch their third World Series title in 10 seasons.

Here’s a look at the emotion of the game off and on the field.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina looks back as home plate umpire Jim Joyce calls Boston Red Sox’s Jonny Gomes safe on a three-run double hit by Shane Victorino during the third inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola).
Boston Red Sox’s Jonny Gomes celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third inning of Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel).
Boston Red Sox’s Shane Victorino, right, reacts after driving in three runs with a double in the third inning during Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee).
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara jumps into David Ross’ arms after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum).
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher David Ross celebrate after getting St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter to strike out and end Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum).
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara jumps into David Ross’ arms after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
Fans of the Boston Red Sox react to a play at Copperfield’s Bar during Game 6 of the World Series. (Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images).
Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz lifts relief pitcher Koji Uehara after Boston defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
Boston Red Sox fans celebrate after Boston defeated St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel).
Boston Red Sox fans celebrate after Boston defeated St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel).
Boston Red Sox’s Jacoby Ellsbury celebrates with teammates after Game 6 of the World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).

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