BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies for 3-2 lead

Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the victory that long eluded him, and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run for a 3-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Astros shut down Phillies again in 3-2 victory, head back to Houston one win from World Series title

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 4, 2022

Three Thoughts as Astros Outlast Phillies in World Series Game 5

Justin Verlander gutted out his first Fall Classic win to put Houston one win away from the title.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022

The Astros tie the World Series against the Phillies, taking a 5-2 win in Game 2

Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. Unlike ace Justin Verlander in the opener, Framber Valdez and Houston held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2022

Astros even World Series thanks to strong performance from Framber Valdez

Houston is able to hold on to a 5-0 lead in Game 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2022

Astros still have their haters, but Dusty Baker somehow manages to get love

It's been 41 years since Dusty Baker won a World Series title.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022

Justin Verlander Crumbles Yet Again in the World Series

The Astros ace couldn’t erase his legacy of Fall Classic failures in Game 1 vs. the Phillies.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022

J.T. Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos’ sliding catch in the ninth, rallied from five runs down to beat the Astros 6-5.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022

The World Series begins with upstart Philly taking on Houston, the tainted juggernaut

It's the fourth World Series for the Houston Astros since 2017. They're tangling with the Philadelphia Phillies who made an unlikely playoff run to reach their first Series since 2009.

WEKU · Oct 28, 2022

It’s alright to admit the 2022 Astros are as fun as baseball gets

Still hating on Houston? Fine. But don't deny what this team is currently doing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022