Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

Damon shared the story during a recent episode of Amy Poehler's podcast, "Good Hang," as the two looked back on one of the most memorable moments in Red Sox history.

At the time, Damon said he was filming "Syriana" in Dubai and had been watching Boston's comeback against the Yankees from Geneva, Switzerland.

"I called him immediately, and he said, 'I already redid the entire schedule. You can go home,'" Damon said.

"I made it to my apartment by like the second or third inning, and we won that game," Damon said.

The actor admitted he refused to change his routine after Boston won the opener, believing he had found a lucky spot.

The championship represented more than just a title for generations of Red Sox fans, Damon noted.

"I do feel like something psychically changed for all of us when that happened," he said.

"I know it did for my family," she said, adding that the championship "felt like the Odyssey," joking with Damon, whose upcoming film, "The Odyssey," is set for release later this month.

The Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in the 2004 World Series, securing the franchise's first championship since 1918.