The Houston AstrosThey took a 5-0 lead in Game 1, with the AL Cy Young Award favorite on the mound. It looked like they would continue to coast the rest of the game.
But they’re not called the Fightin’ PhilsFor no reason.
Six runs were scored by the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the comeback. Game 1 in the World Series, 6-5.
Jose Altuve won second place in the best play of all time. Jeremy Pena slipped one into shallow center. Nick Castellanos was able to catch the ball to save the game. J.T. RealmutoInstantly, the Phillies took advantage of the opportunity. The catcher launched an opposite field homer to give them a 6-5 lead.
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However, the Phillies’ bullpen needed to score three more against the Astros’ core lineup. It was no easy feat.
Alex Bregman doubled up the Crawford Boxes, bringing up Kyle Tucker. Tucker had already scored two runs in the first game. He got the veteran swinging but Yuli Gurriel was walked.
Aledmys Diaz pinch hit for Trey Mancini with the winning run on base. However, a wild pitch moved Trey Mancini and the runners-up. Diaz was struck by a pitch of 2-0, but he lean into it and was left in the box. Diaz hit a 2-0 pitch, but missed a 3-0 breaking ball. Diaz then grounded out at third to end the game.
The Phillies bullpen combined for 5.2 scoreless inning. Their defense and bullpen were the key to their victory.
Bryce Harper #3, and J.T. Realmuto #10 from the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates his home run in the 10th of innings against the Houston Astros. This was Game One of 2022 World Series in Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas.
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Aaron Nola, Justin Verlander, and Justin Verlander were the aces in their respective stats when they entered the night. But, they looked anything but. They combined for 10 earned runs, 12 hits, and four walks over 9.1 innings.
Tucker’s solo home run in the second inning was the first run of the game. The Astros were on the corners with one out soon after and Martin Maldonado gave Houston the 2-0 lead with an RBI double on a well-executed hit-and-run. They were in the same spot an inning later, but they didn’t need more small ball. Tucker instead went deep, giving the Stros a 5-0 lead.
Verlander retired 10 of the first 10 batters he faced. The Astros offense allowed him plenty of room to make mistakes, but his night quickly turned sour. He allowed three runs in the fourth inning on back-toback two-out hits from Castellanos (and Alec Bohm, who drove in two more with a double) The Phillies had their first two batters out, and Realmuto brought them in with a double to tie it. Verlander has a 6.07 ERA over eight World Series starts dating back to 2006.
The Phillies are on a magic carpet and don’t intend to get off anytime soon.
J.T. Realmuto #10 from the Philadelphia Phillies walks the bases after hitting a homer in the 10th against the Houston Astros in Game One in the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park, October 28, 2022 in Houston.
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Game 2’s first pitch will take place Saturday night at 8:03 pm. ET on FOX. Zack Wheeler will play for the Phillies and Framber Valdez will play for Houston.
