More On-Field controversy follows the White Sox during the Post Season. Perhaps tainting a fantastic come from behind win, another bad judgement call by home plate umpire highlights Game 2 of the 2005 World Series.
With runners at 2nd and 3rd and a full count on Jermaine Dye in the bottom of the seventh, a high hard one came in through the rain drops backing Dye off the plate. Dye's bat barrel lagged and the ball clearly struck the bat and caromed off into first base foul territory. Home plate umpire Jeff Nelson claimed the pitch from Astros' Dan Wheeler struck Dye in the forearm, loading the bases. Argues from Astros Manager Phil Garner were futile. Wheeler was replaced with Chad Qualls, whose first pitch to first baseman Paul Konerko was launched into the left field bleachers for a Grand Slam, erasing a two run deficit and giving the White Sox a two run lead late in the game.
Astros mettle was tested. They responded with a two run rally of their own in the top of the 9th inning when pinch hitter Vizcaino slapped a two out, two run single into left field to tie the game.
Sadly, for the Astros, the White Sox were undaunted when surprise post season slugger, Scott Podsednik took Brad Lidge deep in the bottom of the inning for a walk off World Series homer.
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World Series - best of seven
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
(White Sox lead 2-0)
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Game 1: Chicago 5, Houston 3 | Box
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Game 2: Chicago 7, Houston 6 | Box
• Game 3: At Houston, Tues., 8:30 p.m.
Garland (18-10) vs. Oswalt (20-12)
• Game 4: At Houston, Wed., 8:25 p.m.
Garcia (14-8) vs. Backe (10-8)
Game 5: At Houston, Oct. 27, 8:25 p.m.*
Game 6: At Chicago, Oct. 29, 7:55 p.m.*
Game 7: At Chicago, Oct. 30, 7:55 p.m.*
*if necessary
All times Eastern
