The 2005 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs 2005 season. The white sox swept the astros in four games, winning their third world series championship and their first in 88 seasons. Like astros in 2005, nationals were nearly written off after. Sep 18, 2010 chicago white sox 1 at houston astros 0, f this lowscoring nailbiter was chicagos eighth straight postseason victory, and resulted in their first world championship since 1917. The 2005 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2005 season. Rewatching 2005 world series game 1 nbc sports chicago. As of the 2019 season, this is the last season in which no nohit games were pitched. Aug 15, 2015 the camaraderie endures, however, 10 summers after roy oswalt, hall of famer craig biggio and lance berkman led the 2005 astros to the franchises first and only world series appearance.
Jul 19, 2019 thanks to oswalt, the astros dominated the cardinals at busch stadium in game 6. Zimmerman hit the first world series homer in nationals history, connecting in the second. Mlb home sports news, scores, schedules, and videos fox. With three consecutive 100win seasons, including 107 victories this season, the. The astros homertastic, comeback world series game 5 win, explained in 10 stats. Nationals take on astros in world series game 1 on fox 5. The astros are hosting a world series game for the first time since 2005 and theyre celebrating with a few new menu items available at. This has to mean a lot to the fans of houston who have supported the team from the time they were known as the colt. Chicago white sox 1 at houston astros 0, f this lowscoring nailbiter was chicagos eighth straight postseason victory, and resulted in their first world championship since 1917. Sep 05, 2014 since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. World series houston astros mlb shirts for sale ebay. Like astros in 2005, nationals were nearly written off after 50 games. Craig biggio and jeff bagwell were ecstatic about the astros.
Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view. The following are trademarks or service marks of major league baseball entities and may be used only with permission of major league baseball properties, inc. Lost world series 40 to chicago white sox won nl championship series 42. Although the series was a sweep, all four games were quite close, being decided by two runs or fewer. With astros baseball on a break, time for the graphics department to play. However, they were swept by the chicago white sox in the world series. George springer shook his head at the mere mention of houston astros teammate. Oct 23, 2019 the astros are in their third world series in franchise history, having reached the series in 2005 and winning it all in 2017. The case for jose altuve as the number one astro the. George springer shook his head at the mere mention of houston astros teammate justin verlanders past october trouble, the only. Heres the rest of our viewers guide to the 2019 world series. Juan soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a tworun double as the nationals tagged gerrit cole and the houston astros 54 tuesday night in the world series opener. Make offer houston astros 2005 world series black t shirt xl national league champions.
Astros righthander justin verlander threw the only complete game. The white sox entered the 2005 world series having posted the american leagues best record and cruised through the first two rounds, and they left with their first championship since 1917, when. They played their home games at minute maid park park factors. A comprehensive list of mlb world series champions from 1903 to the present. World series houston astros mlb photos for sale ebay. Get the best deals on world series houston astros mlb shirts when you shop the largest online selection at. Oct 30, 2017 the astros homertastic, comeback world series game 5 win, explained in 10 stats. The chicago white sox win the 2005 world series, the ultimate championship of baseball in the united states of america and canada, defeating the houston astros four games to zero, a series sweep. Minor league stats, negro league stats, nippon pro baseball stats, cuban national series stats, korean baseball stats, 2019 minor leagues, 2019. Astros vs dodgers, world series batting leaders, world. The 10inning tilt was only shorter than game 3 of the 2005 world series between the white sox and astros. It was longtime astros first baseman jeff bagwells final season and first world. Like astros in 2005, nationals were nearly written off. Oct 23, 2019 juan soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a tworun double as the nationals tagged gerrit cole and the houston astros 54 tuesday night in the world series opener.
The houston astros held serve at home in the american league championship series, defeating the new york yankees 40 in game 7 on saturday to clinch the franchises secondever trip to the world. So far, the nationals season mirrors the 2005 astros. The season ended when the chicago white sox defeated the houston astros in a fourgame sweep in the world series, winning their first championship since 1917. Can you name the facts about the two teams that faced each other in the 2005 world series. The 2005 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2005. Astros go for clincher with justin verlander, 05 in world. The astros historic run ended with a 52 game 7 loss to the cardinals, one game shy of their firstever world series berth. The astros overcame a sluggish 1530 start to claim the wild card playoff spot, and would go on to win the national league pennant to advance to the world series for the first time in franchise history. Michael brantley stats, news, pictures, bio, videos houston. Chicago white sox win 2005 world series baseball championship. Terry collins mets have put together a rotation era of 2. Hell be opposed by wellrested 18game winner jon garland for redhot chicago, 91 in the playoffs. Oct 27, 2005 the chicago white sox win the 2005 world series, the ultimate championship of baseball in the united states of america and canada, defeating the houston astros four games to zero, a series sweep.
Oct 25, 2019 according to, teams that have gone down 02 at home in the 232 format astros home for two, nationals home for three, astros home for two have won the world series just three of 25. Roy oswalt, the nlcs mvp, yielded a run on three hits in seven splendid innings and a homer by jason lane highlighted a potent offense, as the astros defeated the cardinals, 51, in game 6 to earn the franchises first trip to the world series. Since the wild card came into existence in 95, just six wild card teams have won the world series, and only the 2005 astros have been worse through 50 games they were 1832 and gone on to win a pennant. So yes, the nationals have earned all of their platitudes, no matter what happens from here on out. Yes, armando, it seems like only yesterday that the astros went to the world series. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most.
With three consecutive 100win seasons, including 107 victories this season, the astros will. Get the best deals on world series houston astros mlb photos when you shop the largest online selection at. According to, teams that have gone down 02 at home in the 232 format astros home for two, nationals home for three, astros home for two have won the world series just three of 25. But lets compare his numbers and not even advanced stats, just. Mlb world series champions major league baseball espn. The 2005 world series by baseball almanac with a detailed description, complete rosters, cumulative statistics, and box scores. Chicago vs houston quiz on sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet. Members of astros 2005 world series team reunite at. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. Nationals, and game 3 2005 world series white sox vs. When the houston astros won the world series in 2017, fans of all ages scrambled to collect a piece of apparel to commemorate their favorite teams championship. Learn more about the history and results of the world series in this article.
Make offer houston astros 2005 league championship series champions authentic photo. Nov 02, 2017 craig biggio and jeff bagwell, two players who spent their entire careers with the houston astros, made it to the world series as teammates in 2005. He was the first player drafted by the team for the 2005 season. After missing time due to injury this season, he finished with 39 homers, 96 rbis and a. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. Home field advantage was awarded to chicago by virtue of the american leagues 75 victory over the national league. That was the season in which the chicago white sox shocked the baseball world after winning the american league pennant en route to their first world series since 1959. In the league championship series against the angels, all four starters threw a complete game, working 44 of 45 innings. Eight amazing stats about dodgers 18inning win in game 3 of the world series the kansas city star. Soxhating cubs fan there knowingly messing with the statistics that the twitter.
Feb 11, 2010 yes, armando, it seems like only yesterday that the astros went to the world series. Oct 27, 2018 eight amazing stats about dodgers 18inning win in game 3 of the world series the kansas city star. The white sox entered the 2005 world series having posted the american leagues best record and cruised through the first two rounds, and they left. Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in hd to nearly 400 different devices. All fans receive a replica craig biggio 2005 astros nlcs ring on september 2 giveaway commemorates hall of famers role in historic run to houstons first world series appearance. The 101st edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league champion chicago white sox and the national league champion houston astros. Lost world series 40 to chicago white sox won nl championship series 42 over st. The houston astros 2005 season was a season in which the houston astros qualified for the.
Astros michael brantley talks with dan shulman and chris singleton about being 1 win from the world series and his relationship with george springer. Having won 107 games in the regular season, the most in mlb this year. The 2017 world series mvp is dangerous at the top of the lineup. The houston astros 2005 season was a season in which the houston astros qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season. The astros would return to the world series in 2017 as an al franchise, where they would win in. Members of astros 2005 world series team reunite at minute. Using 2005 statistics, diamond mind simulated the matchup 100 times and predicted a sevengame series. The 2005 houston astros team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2005 season.
The 2005 houston astros played 162 games during the regular season, won 89 games, lost 73 games, and finished in second position. Mar 31, 2020 i could easily site various stats and rates on this one, but i decided i wont for a nice change of pace. Thanks to oswalt, the astros dominated the cardinals at busch stadium in game 6. Verlander, astros can clinch world series vs nats in game 6. The 2005 houston astros team roster seen on this page. Eight amazing stats about game 3 of the world series the. Astros go for clincher with justin verlander, 05 in world series. After coming close so many times before 1980, 1986 and 2004, the houston astros have reached the world series for the first time in franchise history. World series viewers guide can nationals stop astros.
Oct 21, 2019 heres the rest of our viewers guide to the 2019 world series. Michael brantley stats, news, pictures, bio, videos. Oct 24, 2017 espn forgot the white sox won the 2005 world series, again. Espn forgot the white sox won the 2005 world series, again. World series, in baseball, a postseason playoff series between champions of the two major professional baseball leagues of north america. Jose altuve, astros advance to world series with alcs game. The good news is they return home for tuesdays night game 3, with roy oswalts nearly impossibletohit arsenal taking center stage on the minute maid park pitching mound.
Name g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi bb so ba obp slg ops sb cs e wpa g ab r h hr rbi sb. Oct 27, 2017 the astros are hosting a world series game for the first time since 2005 and theyre celebrating with a few new menu items available at concession stands around minute maid park. The 101st edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league al champion chicago white sox and the national league nl champion houston astros. All fans receive a replica craig biggio 2005 astros nlcs.
Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in. Here is an infographic that shows how the astros 2005 world series team was dismantled. I could easily site various stats and rates on this one, but i decided i wont for a nice change of pace. Only three players from that 2005 world series team remain in an astros uniform.
The astros are in their third world series in franchise history, having reached the series in 2005 and winning it all in 2017. Nationals have chance to duplicate 2005 astros remarkable. Craig biggio and jeff bagwell, two players who spent their entire careers with the houston astros, made it to the world series as teammates in 2005. Soto, nationals top cole, astros 54 in world series. After an emotional win over the cardinals in game 4, the astros have a 31 nlcs lead and are one win away from clinching their first world series berth since the. The 2005 white sox went 111 in the postseason against the red sox, angels and astros, with jose contreras, mark buehrle, garcia and jon garland compiling a 2.