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By analyzing the arc of this narrative, it becomes clear that the 2004 ALCS stands as a profound reminder of how swiftly fortunes can turn within the competitive landscape of sports. The Yankees may have faltered, but the echoes of that fateful series continue to resonate through baseball’s history, crafting a new legend for both franchises—one marked by loss and rebirth, shadows and bright lights. A testament that in baseball, it is never truly over until it’s over.