The New York Times – Sports:
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
Category: Harper, Bryce (1992- )
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World Series: Struggling Phillies Bring Back Memories of 1983
The New York Times – Sports:
Wearing throwback uniforms meant to evoke the glory of 1980, Philadelphia found itself lost at the plate, just as the team had been in 1983.
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Phillies Fans Are Raucous, but They Didn’t Move a Seismograph
The New York Times – Sports:
A viral tweet shared by thousands made it look like home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm had registered as seismic events.
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World Series Lance McCullers Says He Was Not Tipping Pitches in Game 3
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. set a World Series record by allowing five home runs. The Phillies hinted they were onto something but McCullers said he just pitched poorly.
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World Series: Phillies Hit 5 Homers in Game 3 Win Over Astros
The New York Times – Sports:
In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. deep five times and cruised to victory.
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World Series: Batting Coach Kevin Long Helps Phillies Adjust
The New York Times – Sports:
Kevin Long’s knowledge and experience as a hitting coach helped the Phillies win a pennant. Just like it did with the Yankees, the Mets and the Nationals.
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World Series: Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins Perfects the Art of Getting Back Up
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryce Harper calls him Captain and Dave Dombrowski says he “epitomizes” the club. Rhys Hoskins is mostly concerned with this Phillies team writing its own story.
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The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.
The New York Times – Sports:
The 1980 N.L.C.S. between Houston and Philadelphia has endured as one of the greatest postseason series in history. This year’s World Series has big shoes to fill.
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Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston and Philadelphia will face off in a matchup of teams that have caught fire in the postseason. Game 1 is set for Friday in Houston.