White knuckle game for sure.
JV with a beauty, getting better as the game went along, similar to game 1 against the Yankees. 4 K's in a row at one point, doing exactly what he needed by getting to the bullpen with a lead.
Astros kind of stole that one, with a xBA a good 100 points below the Phillies.
But defense was the difference. Good defense saved some runs, and bad Phillies defense likely cost them a run.
Sure feels like a 7 game series to me. Day off means Astros can trot out all their best arms if the game stays close. If Gurriel is out though, that leaves very few Astro hitters swinging the bat well. Hopefully Tucker and Alvarez come alive.
Love the World Series.
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