Red Sox close in on World Series sweep

Pedro Martinez allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings as the Boston Red Sox posted a 4-1 triumph over the St Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the 100th World Series.

Pedro Martinez allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings as the Boston Red Sox posted a 4-1 triumph over the St Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the 100th World Series.

The Cardinals, after losing two games in Boston, were hoping a return to Busch Stadium would change their fortunes.

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