Rocky Mountain High: Red Sox sweep Rockies

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The Red Sox celebrate their World Series victory.

Boston pitcher Jonathan Papelbon jumps for joy after the Red Sox sweep the Rockies in the World Series. Boston defeated Colorado 4-3 in Game 4. Papelbon got the save as the Red Sox won their seventh World Championship.

Papelbon reacts after the final out in the Red Sox's 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies to win the World Series.

Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, a former Georgia Tech star, leaps into pitcher Jonathan Papelbon's arms.

Police in riot gear stand ready outside Fenway Park in Boston as the Boston Red Sox play the Colorado Rockies in Game 4.

Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell, center, is greeted by teammates Julio Lugo (23) and David Ortiz, back, after Lowell's seventh inning home run in Game 4.

Mike Lowell of the Boston Red Sox, right, slides in safely past the tag of Yorvit Torrealba of the Colorado Rockies. Lowell was named the World Series MVP.

Former Georgia Tech star Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox hits a run-scoring single against the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook sits in the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 4.

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Boston pitcher Jonathan Papelbon jumps for joy after the Red Sox sweep the Rockies in the World Series. Boston defeated Colorado 4-3 in Game 4. Papelbon got the save as the Red Sox won their seventh World Championship.

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