Red Sox say beer-damaged World Series trophy repaired

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MLB's Boston Red Sox said their World Series trophy that was broken by a beer can during their championship parade on Wednesday has been repaired.

The team's spokesperson, Kevin Gregg said the damage was minor and is already fixed.

The accident happened during the duck boat ride through Boston when excited fans threw beer cans to the players, a tradition that long accompanied the parade.

The Red Sox bring the World Series Trophy to the TD Garden, home court of NBA's Boston Celtics. /VCG Photo

The trophy was struck by a beer can as it was held aloft and some of the golden pennants were knocked loose. The wife of Jason Varite, the Red Sox's photographer, and the daughter of the team manager Alex Cora were also hit by multiple beer cans.

Six people were arrested, including one teenager, by Boston police for possession of a firearm, public drinking, attacking Alex Cora and other offenses.

Among them, 19-year-old Patrick Connolly pleaded not guilty to attacking with a dangerous weapon before he was released.

The Red Sox win their ninth World Series championship in franchise history. /VCG Photo

The other five arrested include a 17-year-old teenager who allegedly possessed an illegal firearm and drugs that he intended to distribute, 20-year-old Ben Carbonneau who was drinking in public, 18-year-old Nicholas San Antonio over possession of alcohol while underage, and Aliza Hacking and Santina Vanasse, both 19, who were disturbing peace.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox have yet to decide whether they will follow the tradition of visiting the White House as the champion team.

"I've been using this platform (as manager) the right way the whole time. Whatever we decide is going to be respected. And if we decide to go, I will use my platform the right way," said Cora to Chris Smith of MassLive on Thursday.