But now, finally, he's in his first World Series. He's a seven-time All Star, he's twice been named Most Valuable Player in the National League. That teammate, Bryce Harper, has done his fair share of stunning things during a stellar career. He mashes baseballs.poor baseballs.to such an extent his homers are nicknamed "Schwarbombs," and even leave his teammates stunned. Schwarber, a 6-foot, 230-pound outfielder, is built like a D-cell battery with arms and legs – he not only hit 46 home runs this regular cond to Aaron Judge's record-setting 62.but it's the way he does it. He's struck out 25 batters and walked only three.
In 25 innings, his earned run average is 1.78 – that's really good. Wheeler has been scintillating in the playoffs. Sports Ahead of the World Series, Phillies radio announcer shares the art of play-by-play He was ready to dive into the free agent market, cash be damned. But another key to success? The big names on that roster are.coming up big.īack in 2018, the Phillies had just gone through their sixth straight losing season when team owner John Middleton decided enough was enough. Like most teams that make it this far, the Phillies are in the World Series because of the whole – contributions up and down its roster. A full 162-game regular season and exciting playoffs have wiped away the crankiness and in fact there's a lot of excitement about the two teams storming into the Series: Houston is undefeated this postseason and in its fourth World Series in six years Philly, the powerful underdog, started its postseason run as a wild card team and now is playing for a title for the first time since 2009.
The World Series matches the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in the best-of-seven series.Ī Major League baseball season that started late because of a work stoppage, angering many fans, begins its final chapter Friday. Houston's Minute Maid Park is ready for the World Series which gets underway Friday.
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