World Report: November 4, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 9
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
The White Sox Sweep to Victory
A very long wait is finally over for the Chicago White Sox. On October 27, the team won its first World Series championship in 88 years. It was the third title ever for the White Sox, who won in 1906 and 1917, and their first World Series appearance since 1959.
The White Sox were almost perfect. The team lost only one postseason game on the way to the championship. They swept the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the playoffs. Then they beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in five games to take the American League title. Finally, Chicago defeated the Houston Astros in four straight games to win the World Series.
White Sox right fielder Jermaine Dye was named the Series's most valuable player. In the eighth inning of the final game, he hit a single and drove in the game's only run, leading his team to a 1-0 victory.
The championship has allowed the White Sox to finally step out of the shadow of Chicago's more well-known hard-luck baseball team, the Cubs, who haven't won a World Series since 1908. Even some Cubs fans hit the streets to celebrate victory. "We're happy to be able to bring a championship to the city of Chicago," Dye said.
