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.
Category: World Series
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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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Game 3 of the World Series Is Postponed Because of Rain
The New York Times – Sports:
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday, and each remaining game will be pushed back one day.
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How Dave Dombrowski Led the Phillies to the World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Dave Dombrowski has led four franchises to the World Series as a president of baseball operations, and he has done it by embracing tradition and analytics.
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World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros
The New York Times – Sports:
It took years for Yordan Alvarez’s parents to get to the United States from Cuba to see him play for the Houston Astros. They are soaking in every second.
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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 win.
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World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston set the tone against Philadelphia with three straight hits to start the game, giving Framber Valdez and the Astros bullpen all the support they needed for a big win at home.
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World Series: Kyle Schwarber Did What the Cubs Couldn’t
The New York Times – Sports:
A dynasty-to-be ended up with only one championship, but Schwarber, an affable slugger known for (very) long home runs, is back in the Fall Classic with Philadelphia.