Playoff Games – Page 32

World Series: Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins Perfects the Art of Getting Back Up

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.

By Scott Miller

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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston

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.

By Tyler Kepner

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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