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Coffee Break: Boston bands

Boston's Eduardo Nunez is upended by Los Angeles catcher Austin Barnes while Barnes tried to field a wild pitch during the 13th inning in Game 3 of the World Series late Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Boston's Eduardo Nunez is upended by Los Angeles catcher Austin Barnes while Barnes tried to field a wild pitch during the 13th inning in Game 3 of the World Series late Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Los Angeles.David J. Phillip | AP

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by Anna Weggel

October 29, 2018

The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series, their fourth World Series win in 15 years.

They won the game 5-1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Steve Pearce was crowned MVP for giving the Red Sox an early lead with a two-run home run.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Boston bands?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

The Standells - Dirty Water
Letters to Cleo - Here and Now
Pixies - Tame
Belly - Dusted
Aerosmith - Mama Kin
Morphine - Mary Won't You Call My Name
Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston
The Lyres - Help You Ann
Blake Babies - Temptation Eyes
Mr. Lif - New Man Theme
Boston - More Than A Feeling