World Series – Page 7

‘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.

By Tyler Kepner

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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.

By David Waldstein

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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.

By James Wagner

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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.

By Scott Miller