Houston set the tone against Philadelphia with three straight hits to start the game, giving Framber Valdez and the Astros bullpen all the support they needed for a big win at home.
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World Series: Nick Castellanos Saved Phillies With Catch in Game 1
A fly ball in the ninth inning could easily have been a winning hit for Houston, but Nick Castellanos made a long run and a sliding catch, just has he had done against Atlanta.
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World Series Game 1: JT Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies 10th Inning Win
Houston got off to an early 5-0 lead but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.
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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston
For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in the World Series against the Phillies.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.