Dusty Baker Has Managed in Two of Three Postseason No-Hitters
Manager Dusty Baker has been in a dugout for two of Major League Baseball’s three postseason no-hitters: Roy Halladay’s in 2010 and the Astros’ combined effort in Game 4.
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Christian Javier and Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History
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.
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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.