Justin Verlander finally got his first World Series victory, Jeremy Peña carried the offense and Houston has Philadelphia on the ropes as it heads home for Game 6.
Category: World Series
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‘These Guys Are Nasty’: Houston Thrives With Unexpected Stars
Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez were never top prospects, but Houston’s Dominican starters are part of a superb group of Astros pitchers starring in the World Series.
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World Series: Catcher Christian Vazquez Helps Guide Astros to No-Hitter
Christian Vázquez is still relatively new to the Houston Astros but he helped guided his team’s pitching staff to the second no-hitter in World Series history.
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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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Phillies Fans Are Raucous, but They Didn’t Move a Seismograph
A viral tweet shared by thousands made it look like home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm had registered as seismic events.
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Alec Bohm of Phillies Connects for 1,000th World Series Homer
Jimmy Sebring hit the first World Series homer back in 1903 and in the third game of the 118th Fall Classic, Alec Bohm of the Phillies hit the 1,000th.
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World Series Lance McCullers Says He Was Not Tipping Pitches in Game 3
Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. set a World Series record by allowing five home runs. The Phillies hinted they were onto something but McCullers said he just pitched poorly.
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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.