Playoff Games – Page 32

The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.

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.

By Tyler Kepner

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Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series

Houston and Philadelphia will face off in a matchup of teams that have caught fire in the postseason. Game 1 is set for Friday in Houston.

By Benjamin Hoffman

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ALCS: Yankees Season Ends as Astros Head to World Series

The gap between the American League’s two best teams proved awfully wide, with Houston heading to the World Series as the Yankees wonder what went wrong.

By James Wagner

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NLCS: Bryce Harper Is Building His Legacy With Phillies

Harper’s two-run home run in the eighth inning gave this city something few expected: the 2022 N.L. pennant.

By Tyler Kepner