The astros went to the World Series in 2005 but lost in a sweep to the White Sox
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The Cincinnati Reds' first World Series appearance was in 1919. They beat the Chicago White Sox, 5 games to 3.
The 1987 Minnesota Twins were the first team to finish in last place the previous year and go to the World Series the following year.
MLB played a best of 9 World Series in 1903, 1919, 1920, and 1921. Other than those four seasons, all World Series have been a best of 7 format.
The Texas Rangers made back-to-back World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011. They lost the 2010 World Series in five games to the San Francisco Giants. A year later, they lost the 2011 World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yes, the Boston Red Sox won the 2007 World Series 4 games to none over the Colorado Rockies.