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Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson Makes the Right Calls in World Series Game 1

Determined to capitalize on his team’s momentum, Phillies Manager Rob Thomson went to his top relievers early in Game 1. The moves paid off with a win on the road.

By Tyler Kepner

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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.

By David Waldstein

Baseball Houston Astros Nola, Aaron (1993- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games Realmuto, J T (1991- ) World Series

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.

By James Wagner

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Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.

Houston’s ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.

By Scott Miller

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