White Sox relish first title in 88 years
(AP)
Updated: 2005-10-28 05:51

"All these games could've went the other way," said Houston's Craig Biggio, who reached the Fall Classic for the first time in his 18-year career. "I think it was more destiny for these guys than it was for us."

Now, Houston will hold its breath, waiting to see if 43-year-old Roger Clemens will put off retirement again for a chance at another run.

The Series clincher was a typical win for the White Sox, with little-known players making key plays and maintaining their poise throughout.

Willie Harris came off the bench for a pinch-hit single against Brad Lidge in the eighth and scored the lone run on Dye's two-out single. Shortstop Juan Uribe made three outstanding plays on defense in the final two innings to preserve the lead, including a tumbling catch into the stands.

And again, they did it on the road. Baseball's best road team during the regular season, the White Sox wrapped up the division title in Detroit, then went 6-0 in the postseason outside Chicago and clinched all three series away from home.

When it ended, Guillen, who agonized over losses all year, finally got to exhale.

"That's the first time in my life my heart was pounding like crazy," he said. "I was so excited. I said, `When is this moment going to happen, a lot of people are waiting for this moment.'"