Four Days in October

As October 16, 2004 drew to a merciful close, the Curse of the Bambino still loomed over Boston. The vaunted Yankees lineup—led by A-Rod, Jeter, and Sheffield—pushed their ALCS lead to 3-0, crossing the plate 19 times against their hated rivals. The following night, in Game 4, New York carried a 4-3 edge into the bottom of the ninth, handing the ball to Mariano Rivera, widely regarded as the postseason's premier closer, to seal another trip to the World Series. But after a walk and a hard-fought stolen base, the cold winds of change began to blow. Over four consecutive days and nights, this unlikely Red Sox cohort stunned the odds by winning four straight to defy destiny. Major League Baseball Productions will produce a film in real time, offering an in-depth look at the 96 hours that brought salvation to Red Sox Nation and forever altered the history of baseball.