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News Articles: Houston Astros

The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston.

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The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

November 06, 2022
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Cristian Javier of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Houston Astros pitchers make history and record a World Series no-hitter

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

November 03, 2022
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  • Tom Goldman and
  • Kevin Drew
Manager Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros speaks during a press conference ahead of Game One of the World Series.

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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.

October 28, 2022
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  • Tom Goldman
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hits the series winning two-run homerun during the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres in game 5 of the National League Championship in Philadelphia on Oct. 23, 2022.

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Ahead of the World Series, Phillies radio announcer shares the art of play-by-play

Scott Franzke has been calling MLB games in Philadelphia since 2006. He sizes up the teams headed into the World Series and reflects on upcoming changes designed to put more action in the game.

October 27, 2022
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  • Dave Davies
Bryce Harper, center, of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia.

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The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies will face each other in the World Series

Major League Baseball has its World Series lineup cards set, as the Houston Astros will face the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 24, 2022
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  • NPR Staff
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0.

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The Atlanta Braves shut out the Astros 7-0 to become World Series champions

The Braves needed six games to put away the Astros, and are now celebrating their first championship since 1995. Atlanta's Jorge Soler was named the series Most Valuable Player.

November 03, 2021
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  • Doreen McCallister
The grounds crew prepares the field during a workout prior to the start of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park on Monday in Houston.

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Why some fans say the Braves vs. Astros World Series is a matchup of good vs. evil

World Series action starts Tuesday night between the Astros and the Braves. The Astros have been in the series three of the past five years. The Braves haven't been there since 1999.

October 26, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman and
  • Tom Goldman
Ryan Pressly of the Houston Astros celebrates with Martin Maldonado after the final out in the ninth inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Friday  and advancing to the World Series.

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Houston Astros head to World Series, just a few years after their cheating scandal

Officials found that the Astros were sign-stealing in 2017 and partly in 2018, but team officials say their past is firmly behind them.

October 23, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young

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