Playoff Games – Page 31

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

Baseball Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games Verlander, Justin World Series

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

Baseball 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.

By Tyler Kepner

Baseball 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.

By James Wagner