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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to head home with a 3-2 lead

The Independent UK

Marcus Hayes: Undefeated Eagles, Phillies in World Series give best and worst night of sports in history

HOUSTON — It was the best of nights. It was the worst of nights.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ Night Unravels After Aaron Nola’s Final Batter

They lost because the Astros threw a no-hitter, but the righthander felt he had a chance to change that fate.

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Nolan Arenado, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Headline Gold Glove Award Winners

There were a record 14 first-time winners of the award this season.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Here’s What Makes the Astros So Dominant Ahead of the World Series

If Houston can succeed against Philadelphia with its winning formula, it could be the first team to go undefeated in the postseason.

Sports Illustrated

Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Houston’s Haters Are Running Out of Ammo

The Astros’ long-standing success can’t be attributed to any one thing, whether it’s a tank job or cheating scandal now quite far in the past. It’s about everything.

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AP News Digest 5:40 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

Sports Illustrated

Astros in ALCS After Eliminating Mariners in 18-Inning Marathon

The victory clinched a three-game sweep for the Astros, who will now advance to their record sixth consecutive ALCS.

Sports Illustrated

Yordan Alvarez Leaves the Mariners Helpless in Houston

Sometimes, there is absolutely nothing you can do. A hitter is so locked in that it doesn’t matter how good your pitcher is or where you pitch to him, or even whether you pitch to him at all—he’ll find a way to beat you. That’s Yordan Alvarez right now against…

Tribune News Service

Orioles bullpen falters in 11-10 loss to Astros, wasting standout offensive performance

BALTIMORE — There won’t be any second-guessing the pitch selection. Félix Bautista, who has been a stout closer for the Orioles this season, was one strike away from sealing a fourth victory for Baltimore. With Kyle Tucker at the plate, Bautista hurled his splitter — a pitch that ranks among…

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Kyle Bradish continues dominance vs. Astros, finishes one out shy of complete game in Orioles’ 2-0 win

BALTIMORE — When Kyle Bradish last faced the Houston Astros, he delivered eight scoreless innings amid the most impressive stretch the Orioles have received from their rotation this season.

Chicago Tribune

‘Just a brutal day’: White Sox close homestand with 21-5 loss to Astros, settling for 4-game split

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox had an opportunity to inch closer to first place ahead of a big series against the division-leading Guardians in Cleveland.

Tribune News Service

Kemp leads A’s to series-opening win over Astros

OAKLAND –– Tony Kemp found a jolt of energy to break out of a slump and help the A’s beat his former team, the Houston Astros, 7-5 Monday night.

The Orange County Register

Angels lose to Astros in 10 innings, dropping rubber game of series

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Once the Houston Astros were done giving the Angels runs, the Angels were done scoring.

The Orange County Register

Angels equal strikeout record in loss to Astros

HOUSTON — The Angels have been striking out all season, but they took it to a new level this weekend.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | New-Look Astros, Same Results

These aren't the same Astros you’re used to hating but they’re winning games just the same.

Sports Illustrated

Yordan Álvarez Carted Off After Collision With Jeremy Peña

Both Houston players had to leave the game after running into each other.

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