PAWTUCKET (AP) - Both the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Series trophies will make a Rhode Island appearance on Sunday.

They will be at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket before and during the Pawtucket Red Sox game scheduled that day for 1:05 p.m., Governor Carcieri's office announced today. The PawSox will host the Indianapolis Indians.

Gates open at 11 a.m., and Pawtucket Red Sox ticket holders can have photos taken with the two most famous pieces of hardware in Red Sox lore. The photos will later be available at pawsox.com, where they can be downloaded.

"As Rhode Island is the heart of Red Sox Nation, it is truly an honor to have the first presentation of both World Series Trophies here at McCoy Stadium," Carcieri said in a statement. "The Pawtucket Red Sox organization provided the foundation for both the 2004 and 2007 World Series teams and all Rhode Islanders are proud to share in their accomplishments. It is fitting that we kick off the 2008 season with the good fortunes of the past."

The first 4,000 fans coming into McCoy Stadium Sunday will get a commemorative Red Sox World Series pennant.

The PawSox' season opener is this Thursday at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy.

--projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney