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Phillies on the brink of elimination in the World Series, after 3-2 loss to Houston

After 16 years of trying, the Astros' Justin Verlander finally gritted out his elusive first World Series win.
By The Associated Press

Phillies no-hit in game four, as Houston tosses 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

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.

By The Associated Press

Bryce Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros 7-0

Philadelphia is two wins away from its first World Series championship since 2008.

By The Associated Press

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World Series: Tied 1-all, Astros-Phillies resume after rainout

Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is still set to pitch Tuesday night. The Phillies changed their pitching plans, with Ranger Suárez now set to start instead of Noah Syndergaard.

By The Associated Press

Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all

Already frenzied during the NL playoffs, Citizens Bank Park figures to be positively pulsating for Game 3 — providing the rain that’s in the forecast doesn’t dampen things.

By The Associated Press

Oh Canada: Phillies Rob Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager

Game one of the World Series between Philadelphia and Houston is Friday night.
By The Associated Press

Brave new world: Atlanta beats LA 4-2, heads to World Series

Eddie Rosario capped a remarkable NL Championship Series with a three-run homer that sent the Atlanta Braves to the World Series for the first time since 1999.

By The Associated Press

Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory

Slicing into the backfield relentlessly, the Steelers put the clamps on the Texans in the second half to rally for a 28-21 victory that pushed them to 3-0 for the first time in a decade.

By The Associated Press

Houston Astros apologize for sign-stealing, but provide fuel for critics

The apology appeared to be an attempt to turn the page for the embattled team.
By NPR

Red Sox manager Alex Cora to ‘part ways’ with Boston after sign-stealing scandal

A lengthy investigation by Major League Baseball concluded he helped develop the sign-stealing system in Houston and Boston.
By NPR
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