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Cristian Javier Rides His ‘Invisi-Ball’ to a Storybook World Series Win

In more ways than one, Houston’s Game 4 starter turned back the clock and made history Wednesday behind the ride of an unhittable fastball.

Sports Illustrated

Astros’ Backup Backstop Earns an Outsized Piece of No-Hit History

Christian Vázquez juggled the preferences and personalities of four pitchers to help Houston hurl just the second no-hitter in World Series history.

Sports Illustrated

Houston Astros throw combined no-hitter to even World Series 2-2

It was the first World Series no-hitter since 1956

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Baseball World Reacts to Astros Game 4 No-Hitter vs. Phillies

Houston pulled off the improbable, throwing the second no-hitter in World Series history.

Sports Illustrated

The Houston Astros pitchers make history and record a World Series no-hitter

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

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How Many No-Hitters There Have Been in World Series History?

The Astros made history in Wednesday’s Game 4, using four pitchers to throw a combined no-hitter.

Sports Illustrated

Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 victory to even the World Series at 2 games apiece

PHILADELPHIA — As Cristian Javier walked off the mound for the final time Wednesday night, he kissed his hand and looked skyward. In that moment, with the Houston Astros right-hander in complete control of Game 4 of the World Series, it was difficult to say which of his feats was…

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Cristian Javier, Astros bullpen combine for second no-hitter in World Series history, beat Phillies 5-0

The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History

Cristian Javier and three relief pitchers combined to make history in Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each

The Independent UK

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

Sports Illustrated

The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

The immediate takeaway from last night’s rainout is that the postponement benefits the Phillies, who get an extra day of rest for their pitching staff, which isn’t as deep as that of the Astros. Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola are still scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night, as was…

Sports Illustrated

Resetting the World Series Stage After Rainout Postpones Game 3

The Astros and Phillies' pitching plans will change for the rest of the week—and that forecasts well for one team.

Sports Illustrated

World Series 2022: Winner, series length and MVP picks from Astros-Phillies

Our picks for a World Series winner, MVP and more.

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Aaron Judge booed by Yankee fans for second time in postseason

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge might be the frontrunner for the AL MVP Award but you wouldn’t know it based on the reception he got Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.

Tribune News Service

Yankees offense continues disappearing act in 5-0 loss as Astros take 3-0 series lead

This was the collision course the Yankees knew they were on all season, but it’s turning into more of a disaster than anyone could expect.

Sports Illustrated

Stop Blaming the Umpires for Everything

Bad calls live on forever. Some of the most infamous examples: Don Denkinger in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series. A.J. Pierzynski’s reaching on a dropped third strike that wasn’t in ALCS Game 2 in 2005.Kent Hrbek’s pulling Ron Gant off first base and tagging him out in Game…

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Shane McClanahan sharper but home-field chances worsen for Rays after loss to Astros

HOUSTON — Having clinched a playoff berth on Friday, the Rays head into the final days of the regular season with a few things still to play for.

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Orioles collapse late for second straight day, fall to Astros, 6-3, in 11 innings to settle for series split

BALTIMORE — Rougned Odor came up clutch twice Sunday, producing when the Orioles most needed him. But when a laser left his bat in the eighth inning, he took three slow steps out of the box, watching the flight of the ball before breaking into a run.

Tribune News Service

Shane McClanahan leaves game due to apparent injury as Rays lose again

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Time will tell which loss on Tuesday night was greater for the Rays.

Tribune News Service

Tigers muster little again, swept by Astros

DETROIT — The clock struck midnight on the 2022 Tigers Tuesday night, the 6-3 loss to the Astros mathematically eliminating them from the postseason for the eighth straight season.

Tribune News Service

Cole Irvin struggles as Astros sweep Oakland with 6-3 win

Two weeks after Cole Irvin’s sharp pitching led to the Astros being swept in a series for the first time since last September, the American League leaders and right-hander Cristian Javier flipped the script on the A’s this weekend in Houston.

Tribune News Service

Yankees drop both games of doubleheader to Astros

HOUSTON — With just two weeks to go before the trade deadline, the best record in baseball and a huge lead in the division, the Yankees got another reminder that the Astros are going to be a huge obstacle to their World Series hopes. Astros pitchers held the Yankees offense…

Tribune News Service

Kansas City Royals’ offense leads the way in 7-4 road victory at the Houston Astros

HOUSTON -- The Kansas City Royals brought their offense with them on this road trip. They’d scored six runs or more in each of their previous three games entering Wednesday night. They’d hit multiple home runs in four of their previous five games.

The Orange County Register

Michael Lorenzen continues struggles in Angels’ 8-1 loss to Astros

HOUSTON — The Angels’ experiment to turn Michael Lorenzen into a starter, which was going so well for the first two months, has not worked lately.

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