Category: Philadelphia Phillies

World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros

The New York Times – Sports:
It took years for Yordan Alvarez’s parents to get to the United States from Cuba to see him play for the Houston Astros. They are soaking in every second.
World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win

The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 win.
World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series: Kyle Schwarber Did What the Cubs Couldn’t

The New York Times – Sports:
A dynasty-to-be ended up with only one championship, but Schwarber, an affable slugger known for (very) long home runs, is back in the Fall Classic with Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson Makes the Right Calls in World Series Game 1

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series: Nick Castellanos Saved Phillies With Catch in Game 1

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series Game 1: JT Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies 10th Inning Win

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series: JT Realmuto Learned Success From his Wrestling Family

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series: Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins Perfects the Art of Getting Back Up

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.

The New York Times – Sports:
The 1980 N.L.C.S. between Houston and Philadelphia has endured as one of the greatest postseason series in history. This year’s World Series has big shoes to fill.