Framber\’s Fire Evens World Series

October 31, 2022

By: Carlos Alvarez

Astros Use Hot Start, Framber Valdez Gem to Even World Series at 1-1

We’re all square in the Fall Classic! The Phillies shocked the Astros in Game 1 with an extra-inning home run, but Houston came out swinging in Game 2 to even things up. The World Series shifts to Philadelphia for Games 3 tonight. Here’s how Games 1 and 2 played out.

 

Gm 1: Phillies def. Astros (6-5, 10 Innings)

The Astros started the World Series blazing hot with five runs in the first three innings, including two home runs from Kyle Tucker, but Philly answered with five of their own in the 4th and 5th frames. A stalemate ensued through the late innings to force extras in Game 1, but J.T. Realmuto’s clutch home run in the 10th broke the tie. The 6-seed Phillies swiped Game 1 to hand the Astros their first loss of the postseason.

 

Gm 2: Astros def. Phillies (5-2)

The Astros didn’t waste time bouncing back on Saturday night, hitting three doubles in the first four pitches from Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler. Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, and Yordan Alvarez sparked a three-run 1st inning. Alex Bregman smacked a two-run homer in the 5th to give the ‘Stros a 5-0 advantage before giving up two runs down the stretch. Framber Valdez was magnificent on the mound with nine strikeouts and just one earned run on six-plus innings. It’s all even before tonight’s Game 3 in Philadelphia.

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 3: Astros at Phillies (8:00 pm ET)

N. Syndergaard (PHI)  vs. L. McCullers Jr. (HOU)

 

Additional Storylines

MLB: 5 Storylines to Watch in Game 3

CBS Sports: Unsung Astros Ace Framber Valdez Puts Houston on His Back in Game 2

ESPN: Biggest Surprise? What Comes Next? What We’ve Learned About Astros-Phillies World Series So Far

 

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