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This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

This was the most fitting way for the Astros to win their second World Series championship in franchise history, and their first without the cloud of a cheating scandal hanging over it. Slugger Yordan Alvarez clobbered the most breathtaking home run hit in Houston since the signature ...

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

Stock up, stock down following the Eagles win over Texans

Looking at which Philadelphia Eagles player's stock is up and which player's stock is down after the win over the Houston Texans in Week 9

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022

Yordan Alvarez’s three-run homer lifts Houston Astros to World Series title

The victory marks a major turnaround in fortune for the Astros, whose previous title in 2017 was marred by a cheating scandal

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Dusty Baker finally gets elusive World Series title as manager

Baker managed the Giants, Cubs, Reds and Nationals before coming to the Astros.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022

Astros Win World Series to Secure Place As Premier MLB Team

A new generation of stars helped Houston beat the Phillies and get back over the hump.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

David Murphy: The 2022 Phillies are gone, but will not soon be forgotten

HOUSTON — It ended loudly and suddenly and without any doubt: 12 outs remaining, two men on base, one devastating swing. The bat cracked and the ball jumped and all that was left was to watch. Twenty feet above the center-field wall, a season disappeared.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Phillies and Union make history, ending storybook seasons on the same day during a wild Philadelphia fall

HOUSTON — An hour before Game 6, John Middleton stood in the tunnel that led to the field at Minute Maid Park. He was told to enjoy the evening.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Bill Shaikin: Astros set the MLB benchmark for success with second World Series title

HOUSTON — No sooner had the players finished dancing than the fans started singing. The game still had three innings to go, and in fact this was the middle of an inning, but no matter.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022

Astros end Phillies’ wild run to the World Series with 4-1 win in Game 6

HOUSTON — Zack Wheeler had more to give.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022