Complex sentence: In the latter year, the White Sox won the American League West title to make their first post-season appearance since the 1959 World Series; however, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the White Sox in four games.
Split into simpler sentences: In the latter year, the White Sox won the American League West title to make their first post-season appearance since the 1959 World Series. However, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the White Sox in four games.