Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.
Category: Playoff Games
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The Pieces Around Them Change, but Houston’s Core Sets the Tone
Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman have reached the A.L.C.S. in six straight seasons. Through triumph and scandal, they have taught a rotating cast of teammates how to win.
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World Series: Phillies Hit 5 Homers in Game 3 Win Over Astros
In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. deep five times and cruised to victory.
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World Series: Batting Coach Kevin Long Helps Phillies Adjust
Kevin Long’s knowledge and experience as a hitting coach helped the Phillies win a pennant. Just like it did with the Yankees, the Mets and the Nationals.
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Game 3 of the World Series Is Postponed Because of Rain
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday, and each remaining game will be pushed back one day.
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How Dave Dombrowski Led the Phillies to the World Series
Dave Dombrowski has led four franchises to the World Series as a president of baseball operations, and he has done it by embracing tradition and analytics.
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World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros
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.
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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win
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.
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World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
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: Kyle Schwarber Did What the Cubs Couldn’t
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.
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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.
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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.