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Josh Beckett is carried on the shoulders of his teammates after winning the World Series. (Bill Kostroun/AP)

For the second time in their 11-year history, the Marlins have won the World Series. Josh Beckett, the Series MVP, scattered five hits in a 2-0, complete-game shutout over New York. Full story >

Game 1: FLA 3 @ NYY 2 Box | Wrapup

Game 2: FLA 1 @ NYY 6 Box | Wrapup

Game 3: NYY 6 @ FLA 1 Box | Wrapup

Game 4: NYY 3 @ FLA 4 Box | Wrapup

Game 5: NYY 4 @ FLA 6 Box | Wrapup

Game 6: FLA 2 @ NYY 0 Box | Wrapup

Oct. 24, 2003

Short rest no biggie for Beckett
Talk to Josh Beckett about the short rest between starts he'll have when he pitches Game 6, and he'll just shrug his shoulders. The day before the biggest start of his life, the Marlins ace was just interested in some short rest in the form of a nap. Full story >

Jack McKeon unplugged
Marlins skipper Jack McKeon has not only won over the hearts of his club and its fans, he's also become a favorite of the baseball media. The cigar-smoking straight talker's press conferences at times have resembled a night at the Improv. Full story >

Game 5, Oct. 23, 2003 Marlins 6, Yankees 4 Wrapup >

Marlins clicking with small ball The Marlins won Game 5 with what got them this far in the first place -- two-out hits, speed and defense. It's the kind of baseball they've been playing all year, but outsiders seemingly are just now buying into the "small ball" style, two days before the Marlins could win Game 6 to clinch the World Series title. More >
First person: Marlins' Chad Fox \| Penny beats Yanks with arm and bat

Urbina records final out \| Penny gets out of jam in seventh \| Lowell drives in two in fifth

Derrek Lee snares the final out: 56K \| 300K \| Brad Penny helps his own cause: 56K \| 300K

Game 4, Oct. 22, 2003 Marlins 4, Yankees 3 Wrapup >

Marlins go Gonzo to win Game 4 Alex Gonzalez hit a game-winning home run to lead off the 12th inning Wednesday night, giving the Marlins a 4-3 victory over the Yankees at Pro Player Stadium. Braden Looper pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the win, which enabled Florida to tie the best-of-seven series with New York at two games apiece. More >
Looper doesn't let win get away \| Pavano proved himself in Game 4 \| Clemens walks off mound to ovation

Gonzalez's walk-off homer \| Looper gets out of jam in 11th \| Cabrera's two-run homer in first

Alex Gonzalez smacks a walk-off homer: 56K \| 300K \| Miguel Cabrera's two-run shot: 56K \| 300K

Game 3, Oct. 21, 2003 Yankees 6, Marlins 1 Wrapup >

Raindrops, Marlins fall in Game 3 With the rain pouring down at Pro Player Stadium, Josh Beckett was masterful, surrendering two runs and striking out 10. Still, it wasn't enough, as the lack of little things added up to a 6-1 Marlins' loss in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday. The Marlins, trailing the Yankees 2-1, turn to Carl Pavano in Game 4. More >
Beckett is brilliant in loss for Marlins \| Lack of little things added up in loss

Pudge reacts to the loss \| Lowell on being down 2-1

McKeon recaps Game 3: 300K \| Miguel Cabrera starts the scoring: 56K \| 300K

Oct. 20, 2003

Trading places just fine for Lowell
Mike Lowell (pictured) might not be out to play "I'll show you" with the Yankees, but he's not oblivious to the irony of gunning for a World Series ring against the team that traded him in 1999. Full story >

Florida banking on Beckett in Game 3
A World Series start might ordinarily seem like an imposing assignment for a 23-year-old pitcher. But Josh Beckett has already established his postseason worthiness, as clearly as possible. Full story >

Game 2, Oct. 19, 2003 Yankees 6, Marlins 1 Wrapup >

Loss leaves Marlins with split in Bronx Florida left-hander Mark Redman gave up a three-run home run in the first inning and an RBI double in the second, as the Marlins fell, 6-1, on Sunday night in Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Despite the loss, the Marlins return toe Pro Player Stadium for the next three games with the Series tied at 1. More >
Redman has short night in Game 2 \| Schlegel: Warmth awaits Marlins \| Fast Fish not a factor in Game 2

Lee's RBI single \| Lowell grounds out to end game \| McKeon: Pettitte had good stuff

Miguel Cabrera hits into a hard luck DP: 56K \| 300K \| Pudge Rodriguez shows off his arm: 56K \| 300K

Game 1, Oct. 18, 2003 Marlins 3, Yankees 2 Wrapup >

Top of lineup sets the tone The Marlins showed no signs of being in awe of opening the World Series at Yankee Stadium, scoring a run in the top of the first against David Wells. Leadoff hitter Juan Pierre reached base four times for Florida, and Pierre and Luis Castillo each stole a base. More >
Penny's rebound boosts Marlins \| Willis shines in relief role for Marlins \| Millar: Marlins have swagger

Urbina records the final out \| Pierre drives in two in the 5th \| Pudge's RBI sac fly

Juan Pierre drives in two runs: 56K \| 300K \| Johnson picked off by Pudge: 56K \| 300K

Oct. 17, 2003

Game 1: A matchup for the ages
It's a matchup for the ages in more ways than one as the World Series celebrates its 100th birthday. Brad Penny (right), who pitched out of the bullpen in Game 7 of the NLCS, will take the mound for Florida. Full story >

Penny sky high about Game 1
Miles above earth on the team plane as the Marlins flew to New York, Brad Penny got the news that he had been tabbed to take the ball Saturday on that grandest of baseball stages: Yankee Stadium in late October. Full story >