The New York Times – Sports:
Determined to capitalize on his team’s momentum, Phillies Manager Rob Thomson went to his top relievers early in Game 1. The moves paid off with a win on the road.
Category: World Series
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Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.
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World Series: Nick Castellanos Saved Phillies With Catch in Game 1
The New York Times – Sports:
A fly ball in the ninth inning could easily have been a winning hit for Houston, but Nick Castellanos made a long run and a sliding catch, just has he had done against Atlanta.
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World Series Game 1: JT Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies 10th Inning Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston got off to an early 5-0 but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.
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World Series: JT Realmuto Learned Success From his Wrestling Family
The New York Times – Sports:
J.T. Realmuto grew up watching his family — including the two-time gold medalist John Smith — dominate one sport. It helped him visualize success in another.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
The New York Times – Sports:
When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.
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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.
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Book Excerpt: The Grandest Stage A History of the World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
In his new book, Tyler Kepner digs into the history of the Fall Classic, including a look at unheralded players who stepped up for their teams at exactly the right time.
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Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the ’60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.