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

ByThis Day in Baseball

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.

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Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career – tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list

ByTom

2005 – Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career – tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list – using his bat as well as his arm. Clemens’ infield hit in the sixth scores two for a 3-2 squeaker over the Reds. Luke Scott and Willy Taveras, two rookies making the jump from AA ball, score runs with Scott pounding a triple for his first major league hit – just 16 behind Clemens on the all-time hit list.