A giant American flag is displayed in the outfield at U.S. Cellular Field during the national anthem before the Houston Astros played the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the World Series, Oct. 22, 2005 in Chicago.
Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio (11), the star shortstop of the last Chicago White Sox World Series team in 1959, waves to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
White Sox batter Jermaine Dye hits a solo home run off Astros pitcher Roger Clemens during the first inning. Looking on are Astros catcher Brad Ausmus and home plate umpire Joe West.
The Astros' Mike Lamb hits a solo home run as White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski and home plate umpire Joe West look on during the second inning.
Astros pitching coach Jim Hickey and catcher Brad Ausmus have a word with starting pitcher Roger Clemens during the second inning.
Astros' Craig Biggio is greeted at the dugout by Willy Taveras (1), Hal McRae, center, and manager Phil Garner, left, after Biggio and Adam Everett scored on Lance Berkman's RBI double in the third inning.
The White Sox's Joe Crede watches his fourth inning solo home run. Looking on are Ausmus and West.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen takes out starting pitcher Jose Contreras in the eighth inning.
Astros pitcher Russ Springer looks stunned after giving up an RBI triple to the White Sox's Scott Podsednik to drive in A.J. Pierzynski in the eighth inning.
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks gets a hug from catcher A.J. Pierzynski after getting the save in Chicago's 5-3 win over the Houston Astros in Game 1.