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.
Posted inBaseball Content Type: Personal Profile Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games Realmuto, J T (1991- ) World Series
World Series: JT Realmuto Learned Success From his Wrestling Family
J.T. Realmuto grew up watching his family — including the two-time gold medalist John Smith — dominate one sport. It helped him visualize success in another.
Posted inBaseball Bregman, Alex (1994- ) Content Type: Personal Profile Correa, Carlos (1994- ) Houston Astros Pena, Jeremy (1997- ) Playoff Games Reyes, Jose University of Maine World Series
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.
Posted inBaseball Content Type: Personal Profile Harper, Bryce (1992- ) Hoskins, Rhys (1993- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games
World Series: Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins Perfects the Art of Getting Back Up
Bryce Harper calls him Captain and Dave Dombrowski says he “epitomizes” the club. Rhys Hoskins is mostly concerned with this Phillies team writing its own story.