The 2003 American League Championship Series (ALCS) game three between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was a historical showdown. With the score tied, Yankees' manager Joe Torre had made a strategic change, bringing in David Wells to face Pedro Martinez, one of the great pitchers of all time. However, this wasn't just any game for Pedro. It was the 18th consecutive start of his career where he had recorded an out, never facing three or more batters without recording an out.
David Wells led off the third inning with a double, his first hit in the postseason. But Pedro Martinez struck back, striking out Wells, Ortiz, and Posada in order. It was this moment when Pedro, known for his fiery temper, pushed Yankees' equipment man Rich "King Kong" Zullo, causing a brawl. As Pedro left the field, the crowd rose to their feet, cheering for this unlikely hero who was about to lead the Red Sox to their first World Series appearance in 86 years.
