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World Series: Phillies stun Astros in extras, lead 1-0

The Independent UK

Bill Shaikin: Phillies’ comeback in World Series Game 1 shows Astros are far from invincible

HOUSTON — This was the year baseball finally told the pitchers to throw away their bats for good. The designated hitter, beloved by some and reviled by others, would be the law of the land in all the major league lands.

Los Angeles Times

Realmuto homer lifts Phillies over Astros in World Series Game 1

Los Angeles (AFP) - J.T.Realmuto belted the game-winning home run in the top of the 10th inning Friday as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Astros 6-5 in game one of the World Series in Houston.

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Phillies Steal Game 1 on J.T. Realmuto’s 10th-Inning Home Run

Philadelphia trailed 5–0 after three innings but never relented.

Sports Illustrated

Astros jump on Zack Wheeler and the Phillies to even the World Series 1-1 heading back to Philly

HOUSTON — As the longest season of Zack Wheeler’s career unfolded this month, he approached each postseason start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the same way that Usain Bolt might tackle a long-distance relay race.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Phillies Are the Anti-Astros

This World Series matchup is full of contrasts. The Astros have Dusty Baker, in his 25th season as a big-league manager, while the Phillies have Rob Thomson, in his first. One of them will win their first title as a skipper by the time this thing is over. Houston has…

Sports Illustrated

World Series 2022: Game 1 odds, predictions and prop pick for Phillies vs. Astros

Predictions for Game 1 of the World Series.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Astros-Phillies World Series

Houston is the much deeper team. Philadelphia is the Team of Destiny. Here’s your guide to the Fall Classic.

Sports Illustrated

World Series 2022 predictions: Can the Phillies spoil the Astros’ perfect run?

It’s Philadelphia v Houston in the 118th Fall Classic. Our writers forecast the MVP, trends to watch and the eventual champion

The Guardian - US

It’s alright to admit the 2022 Astros are as fun as baseball gets

Still hating on Houston? Fine. But don't deny what this team is currently doing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nola hopes to extend mastery over Astros into World Series

Washington (AFP) - Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola, who baffled Houston's formidable batting lineup in a playoff-clinching victory, walks back onto the same mound Friday for the opening game of the World Series.

AFP

On the Day Before the World Series

As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

Sports Illustrated

David Murphy: The Phillies can win the World Series if they win these three matchups

You are going to spend a lot of the next 24 hours reading all kinds of reasons why the Phillies will enter Friday’s World Series opener as a heavy underdog against the Astros. Those reasons are more than valid. But this year’s postseason is a perfect example of how little…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Here’s What Makes the Astros So Dominant Ahead of the World Series

If Houston can succeed against Philadelphia with its winning formula, it could be the first team to go undefeated in the postseason.

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World Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Houston is undefeated in the playoffs thus far, but Philadelphia’s team of destiny looks to change that in the World Series.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lovable Astros? They'll always be the team that cheated the Dodgers out of the World Series title.

Those suddenly lovable Houston Astros have become the universally respected favorites to win the upcoming World Series.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

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Bryce Harper will forever be a legend in Philadelphia after that dramatic home run

Bryce Harper will never have to pay for a drink in Philly again.

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18 adorable photos of Kate Upton and Justin Verlander through the years

A look back at the couple through the years.

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Kate Upton celebrated the Astros’ ALCS win with yet another awesome custom Justin Verlander jacket

Everyone wants to buy this jacket.

The Independent UK

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World Series

Sports Illustrated

The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series

Things looked bleak in San Diego during the top of the second inning in yesterday’s NLCS Game 2 between the Padres and Phillies. San Diego had Blake Snell on the mound facing a Philadelphia lineup that was soft-contacting its way to a 2–0 series lead. Even the sun gods were…

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Justin Verlander’s beautiful 82 mph curveball led to the saddest swing by the Yankees’ Josh Donaldson

The Yankees 3B had the saddest strike out of the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Astros Just Keep Rolling

Justin Verlander was incredible in leading Houston to victory in Game 1.

Sports Illustrated

Houston’s Haters Are Running Out of Ammo

The Astros’ long-standing success can’t be attributed to any one thing, whether it’s a tank job or cheating scandal now quite far in the past. It’s about everything.

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