White Sox beat the Astros in their first World Series game in 43 year history of the franchise

White Sox beat the Astros in their first World Series game in 43 year history of the franchise

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2005 – In the World Series opener, Jose Contreras pitches seven solid innings, then relievers Neal Cotts and Bobby Jenks combine for two scoreless innings – getting five of the last six outs on strikeouts – as the Chicago White Sox defeat the Houston Astros, 5 – 3, at U.S. Cellular Field. Joe Crede and Jermaine Dye hit home runs for Chicago. Houston starter Roger Clemens leaves the game after two innings with a strained left hamstring, the same injury that caused him to miss a start in late September. While registering 92 mph on his fastball, he struggles, allowing three runs on four hits in the two innings and leaves after throwing 54 pitches.

The Red Sox exorcised 86 years of agonizing losses by winning their first World Series since 1918
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The Red Sox exorcised 86 years of agonizing losses by winning their first World Series since 1918

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Under the moon’s reddish tint caused by a lunar eclipse, the Red Sox exorcised 86 years of agonizing losses by winning their first World Series since 1918. In one of the most dominating Fall Classic performances, Boston, who never trailed during the four games, blanks the Cardinals, 3-0, to complete the sweep.

Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run as the Boston Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 – 1, for their third consecutive victory

Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run as the Boston Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 – 1, for their third consecutive victory

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In Game 3 of the World Series at Busch Stadium, Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run as the Boston Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 – 1, for their third consecutive victory. Pedro Martinez is the winning pitcher, helped by relievers Mike Timlin and Keith Foulke as Jeff Suppan is the loser.

Curt Schilling becomes the first starting pitcher to win a World Series game for three different teams

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2004 – At Fenway Park, Curt Schilling becomes the first starting pitcher to win a World Series game for three different teams. In addition to his Game 2, 6 – 2, victory for the Red Sox over the Cardinals today, his 8-2 lifetime postseason record includes wins for the Phillies (1993) and Diamondbacks (2001).

Josh Beckett dominates Yankees to give Florida Marlins their second World Championship in 11 seasons
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Josh Beckett dominates Yankees to give Florida Marlins their second World Championship in 11 seasons

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2003 – As the World Series heads back to Yankee Stadium, pitcher Josh Beckett, on three days’ rest, throws a complete game shutout, allowing just five hits, to give the Florida Marlins their second World Championship in 11 seasons with a 2 – 0 victory over the New York Yankees. Beckett is named Series MVP. This is the 100th and last World Series game ever played at Yankee Stadium, as the Marlins become the first opposing team to win a Series championship on the field at the famed ballpark since 1981, when the Los Angeles Dodgers did it. When the Yankees return to the Fall Classic in 2009, they will have moved into New Yankee Stadium.

The Florida Marlins win in dramatic fashion, 4 – 3, over the Yankees, in Game 4 of the World Series 

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2003 – The Florida Marlins win in dramatic fashion, 4 – 3, over the Yankees, in Game 4 of the World Series behind a lead-off home run by Alex Gonzalez in the bottom of the 12th inning. Miguel Cabrera also homers for Florida as Braden Looper has the win in relief.

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In the team’s 42nd season, the Angels finally win a World Series title by beating the Giants, 4-1, in Game 7

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In the team’s 42nd season, the Angels finally win a World Series title by beating the Giants, 4-1, in Game 7 at Edison Field. Garret Anderson’s three-run double provides enough offense for John Lackey to become the first rookie to win a seventh game since 1909 when Babe Adams accomplished the feat for the Pirates.

Angels comeback after being down 5-0 to force 7th game in world series

Angels comeback after being down 5-0 to force 7th game in world series

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On October 26, 2002, At Edison Field the Anaheim Angels win the biggest game in franchise history in dramatic fashion. After Russ Ortiz, who is tossing a 5-0 shutout, strikes out Garret Anderson to begin the seventh inning of Game 6, the Giants appeared destined to win their first World Series since 1954. The Angels,…

Arizona Diamondbacks win their first World Series championship
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Arizona Diamondbacks win their first World Series championship

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    On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks win their first World Series championship. Down a run to the Yankees in the ninth, the D-Backs rally against New York closer Mariano Rivera, winning on a single by Luis Gonzalez, 3-2. Tony Wolmack had tied the game 2 batters earlier, doubling down the right-field line….

For second straight game Yankees hit game tying homerun in bottom of 9th

For second straight game Yankees hit game tying homerun in bottom of 9th

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    On November 1, 2001, In the first game ever in MLB history that starts in November, the New York Yankees do it again. In-Game Five of the World Series at Yankee Stadium against the Diamondbacks, Scott Brosius homers in the bottom of the ninth to send the contest into extra innings. It’s the…