Justin Verlander remains 0-6 in eight starts and saw his World Series ERA balloon to 6.07 – the worst mark in the history of the Fall Classic.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
J.T. Realmuto’s heroic homer in 10th inning lifts Phillies over Astros in Game 1 of World Series
Philadelphia’s catcher hit a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 10th after his team had rallied out of an early 5-0 deficit.
‘We’re family’: How the Astros have sustained a winning culture through it all
Houston’s dominance has survived two front office regimes, the departure of superstar players, a franchise-rattling scandal and a managerial change.
‘It hasn’t quite hit me yet’: Two years after cancer battle, Trey Mancini reaches World Series
The Astros’ Trey Mancini reflected on his journey to the World Series, which included a battle with colon cancer in 2020.
Astros vs. Phillies: Four things to watch for in the 2022 World Series
With Game 1 on Friday, and aces Aaron Nola and Justin Verlander set to get things going, a look at four things to watch in this Philly-Houston battle.
‘Choose your battles’: How the NFL chased MLB World Series off football’s holy day
Football’s TV dominance forced MLB to switch up the World Series schedule, conceding Sunday to the NFL.
Houston Astros-Philadelphia Phillies matchup gives 2022 World Series modern feel
The 2022 Fall Classic pits a juggernaut in Houston against a team in Philadelphia that made this postseason with a berth that didn’t exist last year.
‘This postseason has been his’: With every huge home run, ALCS MVP Jeremy Peña emerges as Astros’ heartbeat
The son of a former major leaguer, rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña fills void left by Carlos Correa and helps propel Houston to repeat World Series berth.
Astros sweep aside Yankees to reach World Series for fourth time in six years
Houston overcame an early deficit in Game 4 on Sunday to finish off a sweep of the New York Yankees.
‘Incredible to be around’: New blood has Houston Astros approaching another World Series
The Astros are one win away from a fourth World Series appearance in six years – with a very different look.