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A photographic look at the Boston Red Sox' 4-3 postseason victory over the Detroit Tigers

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Rain drops accumulate on a glass railing on upper deck at Comerica Park as rain falls before Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.CHARLIE RIEDEL/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes throws before the start of Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) kisses the ball before pitching in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park.RICK OSENTOSKI

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A Detroit Tigers fan cheers before the start of Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.CHARLIE RIEDEL/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox catcher David Ross (3) tags out Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) at the plate during the first inning in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park.RICK OSENTOSKI

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Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli hits a home run in the second inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.CHARLIE RIEDEL/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes (5) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park.RICK OSENTOSKI

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Fans reach for a foul ball hit by Boston Red Sox's Stephen Drew in the second inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox's David Ross is out at home on a fielder choice collides with Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila in the second inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox's David Ross looks at Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila as Ross get out at home on a fielder choice and collides with Avila in the second inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.PAUL SANCYA/The Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias catches a pop fly by Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz in the third inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.CHARLIE RIEDEL/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli scores on a wild pitch by Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez, right, in the third inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury dives for a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.PAUL SANCYA/The Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks with umpire Dan Iassogna in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.PAUL SANCYA/The Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Pena (55) cannot tag Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks (16) because the umpire gets in between him and the runner during the ninth inning in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park.RICK OSENTOSKI

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Boston Red Sox's Koji Uehara reacts after the Red Sox defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.PAUL SANCYA/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz picks up Koji Uehara after the Red Sox defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Detroit.MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press

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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) celebrates with left fielder Jonny Gomes (right) after defeating the Detroit Tigers in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park. Boston won 4-3.RICK OSENTOSKI

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