PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (1-1) vs. HOUSTON ASTROS (1-1)
RH Noah Syndergaard (0-0, 1.69) vs. RH Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 2.45)
World Series Game 3  First Pitch (ET): 8:03 p.m.  Site: Citizens Bank Park  Location: Philadelphia, PA

WORLD SERIES DAY-BY-DAY RESULTS

DATE FINAL WINNER LOSER SAVE SERIES

1 Fri., Oct 28 at HOU PHI, 6-5 (10) Domínguez (2-0) Garcia (1-1) Robertson (1) PHI, 1-0
2 Sat., Oct 29 at HOU HOU, 5-2 Valdez (2-0) Wheeler (1-2) — Tied, 1-1
3 Mon., Oct 31 at PHI — — — — —
4 Tues., Nov 1 at PHI — — — — —

DATE FINAL WINNER LOSER SAVE SERIES

5 Wed., Nov 2 at PHI — — — — —
6 Fri., Nov 4 at HOU — — — — —
7 Sat., Nov 5 at HOU — — — — —

118TH WORLD SERIES
Tonight continues the 118th renewal of the World Series, featuring the American League champion Houston Astros against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies…the Fall Classic was first played in 1903 and has taken place every year since, except 1904 and 1994…in 1904, the NL champion New York Giants and their manager John McGraw refused to play the AL champion Boston Red Sox…in 1994, the season ended on Aug 11 due to the players’ strike.

PIVOTAL GAME 3
This marks the 62nd time in 118 World Series the two Clubs have been tied 1-1, including 1912 which was 1-1 through Game 3 (with a Game 2 tie)…in the previous instances, the Game 3 winner has gone on to win the World Series 67.2 pct. (41 of 61) of the time and the Game 3 loser has come back to win the World Series 32.8 pct. (20 of 61) of the time…among series tied 1-1, the last three to win Game 3 (2021 Braves, 2020 Dodgers, 2017 Astros) have won the World Series… over a larger span, teams winning Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead have won the World Series in 19 out of the last 24 times since 1969…over that stretch, the only teams to lose Game 3 to fall behind 2-1 and come back to win the World Series are the 2016 Cubs, 2014 Giants, 2013 Red Sox, 2003 Marlins and 1979 Pirates.

• According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, in any best-of-7 series tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has gone on to win the series 69.4 pct. (68 of 98) of the time.

GAME 2 RESULTS
The Astros won Game 2, 5-2, to even the series, their 2nd-largest margin of victory this Postseason behind Game 3 of the ALCS at NYY (5-0)…the Astros got doubles from Jose Altuve, Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez to start the game, all within the first 4 pitches…they became the first team in World Series history to start a game with three consecutive extra-base hits…it also marked a first in Astros Postseason history and they were the first team to do it in the Postseason since the Nationals in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS vs. STL…through 2 games this World Series, the Astros have outscored the Phillies, 8-0, through the 3rd inning.

• This is the third time in five trips to the World Series the Astros have been tied 1-1 after Game 2, following 2021 vs. the Braves and 2017 vs. the Dodgers.

• This is the sixth time in eight trips to the World Series the Phillies have been tied 1-1 through Game 2, and fifth consecutive time dating back to 1983…their only World Series title when being tied 1-1 through Game 2 was in 2008 vs. TB.

• According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Astros are the fifth team in World Series history to build a 5-run lead in each of the first 2 games…the previous four (2010 Giants, 2004 Red Sox, 1987 Twins and 1937 Yankees) all took a 2-0 series lead.

FAMILIAR TERRITORY
The Astros advanced to the World Series for the fifth time in franchise history, following 2021 (loss), 2019 (loss), 2017 (win) and 2005 (loss)…they are the first team to appear in the World Series four times in a six-year span since the Yankees did so five times in a six-year span from 1998–2003…they also became the first team to win the AL pennant in back-to-back seasons since the 2014-15 Royals.

• The Astros are coming off a 4-game sweep in the ALCS, the fourth time in franchise history they swept a multi-game Postseason series and first time they swept a best-of-7 series…they became the 10th team (sixth AL team) to sweep a League Championship Series since it changed to a best-of-7 format in 1985, joining the 2019 Nationals, 2015 Mets, 2014 Royals, 2012 Tigers, 2007 Rockies, 2006 Tigers, 1995 Braves, 1990 Athletics and 1988 Athletics…two of the previous nine went on the win the World Series (2019 Nationals, 1995 Braves).

• The Astros are 8-1 this Postseason and seven of their 9 games have been decided by 2 runs (or fewer)…they are 10-16 all-time in World Series games, including 6-6 with a +15 run differential (53-38) in 12 World Series road games.

• The Astros are attempting to become the first team to lose Game 1 and come back to win the Fall Classic since they did it in the 2017 World Series vs. LAD.

• The Astros have pitched to a 2.18 ERA (91-IP, 22-ER) in 9 games this Postseason.

• The Astros have homered in all nine of their Postseason games, totaling 15 HR.

ALEX BREGMAN
In Game 2, hit a 2-run homer off Zack Wheeler in the 5th inning for his 15th career Postseason homer and sixth career World Series homer…the 15 Postseason homers rank 4th in Astros history behind Jose Altuve (23), George Springer (19) and Carlos Correa (18) and the six World Series homers rank 2nd in Astros history behind Springer (7)…all 15 HR in the Postseason have come as a third baseman, extending a Major League record (while playing the position) over Justin Turner (13) and Chipper Jones (11)…holds the record for World Series homers among third basemen, extending his lead over Scott Brosius (4) and Gil McDougald (4)…also ranks 3rd among third basemen in Postseason hits (73).

• Thirteen of his 15 career Postseason homers have come against current or former All-Stars…according to MLB Network research, this is tied for 4th all-time behind Manny Ramírez (19), Bernie Williams (15) and David Ortiz (14).

• Among third basemen, is the third to homer in the World Series against the Phillies, following NYY Alex Rodriguez in 2009 and KC George Brett in 1980.

ALL SQUARE
• In Game 2, Framber Valdez went 6.1 IP and allowed 1 run…it marked the longest World Series start since HOU Zack Greinke (6.1 IP) in 2019 Game 7 vs. WSH…his 9 SO tied an Astros record for a World Series game, joining Gerrit Cole in 2019 Game 5 at WSH and Justin Verlander in 2017 Game 6 at LAD.
• Jeremy Peña opened the scoring with a RBI double in the 1st inning…his 8 XBH are tied for 4th among rookies in a single Postseason behind TB Randy Arozarena (14) in 2020, HOU Yuli Gurriel (10) in 2017 and TB Evan Longoria (9) in 2008…66.7 pct. (8 of 12) of his hits this Postseason are for extra bases.

• Jose Altuve’s 3 hits tied a career high for a Postseason game (9th time)…was the third time he recorded a 3-hit game in the World Series, joining 2019 Game 2 vs. WSH and 2017 Game 5 vs. LAD…his nine career 3-hit games are tied for 3rd in Postseason history, trailing Derek Jeter (12) and Bernie Williams (12).

• When he entered as a def. replacement in the 9th inning, Mauricio Dubón became the first Honduran-born player to appear in the World Series.

ASTROS FALL CLASSIC RESULTS
Year Opponent Result Game-by-Game
2021 Atlanta Braves Loss, 4-2 L-W-L-L-W-L
2019 Washington Nationals Loss, 4-3 L-L-W-W-W-L-L
2017 Los Angeles Dodgers Won, 4-3 L-W-W-L-W-L-W
2005 Chicago White Sox Loss, 4-0 L-L-L-L

ASTROS vs. PHILLIES
The two Clubs are meeting in a Postseason series for the second time and the Phillies are 4-3 in Postseason games against the Astros (3-2 in 1980 NLCS, 1-1 in 2022 World Series)…five of the seven Postseason meetings between the two Clubs have gone to extra innings and the 1980 NLCS remains the only Postseason series in Major League history with four extra-inning games…the only homer during the 1980 NLCS was off the bat of PHI Greg Luzinski in Game 1…the one combined homer remains the fewest in any series (min. 5 games) since the Postseason expanded to include League Championship Series beginning in 1969.

• In the regular season the Astros went 106-56 and the Phillies went 87-75… according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, the 19-win difference marks the 2ndlargest in World Series history behind the Cubs (116-36) and White Sox (93-58) in 1906…the White Sox went on to win that World Series in 6 games (4-2).

• For the third time since MLB began the six-division format in 1994, the Fall Classic is featuring teams from the AL West and NL East…all have occurred over a four-year span: 2022, 2021 (Braves/Astros) and 2019 (Nationals/Astros).

RED OCTOBER
The Phillies advanced to the World Series for the eighth time in franchise history, following 2009 (loss), 2008 (win), 1993 (loss), 1983 (loss), 1980 (win), 1950 (loss) and 1915 (loss)…since its introduction in 1995, they became the 14th Wild Card team (10th NL Wild Card team) to advance to the World Series, joining the 2019 Nationals, 2014 Giants, 2014 Royals, 2011 Cardinals, 2007 Rockies, 2006 Tigers, 2005 Astros, 2004 Red Sox, 2003 Marlins, 2002 Angels, 2002 Giants, 2000 Mets and 1997 Marlins…seven won the World Series: 2019 Nationals, 2014 Giants, 2011 Cardinals, 2004 Red Sox, 2003 Marlins, 2002 Angels and 1997 Marlins.

• The Phillies became the 12th and final team to clinch a Postseason berth, punching their ticket with a 3-0 win over the Astros in Game 160… their 87 wins were the 2nd-fewest among Postseason teams, ahead of the Rays (86), and were the fewest by a NL Postseason team in a full season since the 2017 Rockies (87).

• The Phillies are 10-3 this Postseason, averaging 5.00 runs and outscoring their opponents by 20 runs (65-45)…they are 15-24 all-time in the World Series.

• The Phillies are 1-3 in Game 2s this Postseason and 9-0 in all other games.

• Both of their World Series titles have included a Game 1 win (2008, 1980).

HOME SWEET HOME
The Phillies are 33-27 all-time in Postseason home games, including 21-9 at Citizens Bank Park…according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, their .700 winning pct. here the best Postseason home record for any team in any park (min. 20 games), ahead of the Mets (26-13) at Shea Stadium…the Phillies are 5-0 at home this Postseason and have outscored their opponents by 20 runs (35-15)…they are attempting to become the eighth team to start the Postseason on at least a 6-game home winning streak, following the 2021 Braves (7), 2017 Astros (7), 2008 Phillies (7), 2017 Yankees (6), 2004 Cardinals (6), 1999 Yankees (6) and 1987 Twins (6).

PHILLIES FALL CLASSIC RESULTS
Year Opponent Result Game-by-Game
2009 New York Yankees Loss, 4-2 W-L-L-L-W-L
2008 Tampa Bay Rays Won, 4-1 W-L-W-W-W
1993 Toronto Blue Jays Loss, 4-2 L-W-L-L-W-L
1983 Baltimore Orioles Loss, 4-1 W-L-L-L-L
1980 Kansas City Royals Won, 4-2 W-W-L-L-W-W
1950 New York Yankees Loss, 4-0 L-L-L-L
1915 Boston Red Sox Loss, 4-1 W-L-L-L-L

ASTROS MANAGER DUSTY BAKER
Baker is making his third appearance in the Fall Classic as a manager, previously losing the 2021 World Series as the Astros skipper and 2002 World Series as the San Francisco Giants skipper…in 2022, his third season with the Astros marked his 25th season as a Major League manager (1993–2002 Giants, 2003-06 Cubs, 2008-13 Reds, 2016-17 Nationals)…across three campaigns, Baker’s Astros have posted a 230-154 (.599) record…overall, he has managed Clubs to a combined 2,093-1,790 (.539) regular season record…Baker is a three-time NL Manager of the Year winner (1993, 1997, 2000) and led 2022 and 2003 All-Star squads.

• The 73-year-old has become the oldest to manage a game in World Series history…passed Jack McKeon (72.336) when the Marlins won Game 6 in 2003.

• Baker’s 48 career Postseason wins as a manager are the 4th-most all-time, trailing Hall of Famers Joe Torre (84), Tony La Russa (71) and Bobby Cox (67).

• Baker is one of 12 managers in history with 2,000 regular season wins, but he is the only one among them without a World Series title…he did win the 1981 World Series as a player with the Dodgers, beating the Yankees in 6 games.

• Last season with the Astros, Baker became the ninth manager in Major League history to reach the World Series after winning the pennant in both leagues, joining Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Sparky Anderson, Tony La Russa, Dick Williams and Joe McCarthy, and Joe Maddon, Jim Leyland and Al Dark.

PHILLIES MANAGER ROB THOMSON
Thomson reached the World Series in his first season as a manager after taking over as the Phillies skipper on June 3, inheriting a Club that was 22-29 (.431)… on Oct 10, the Phillies announced that he signed a two-year contract as manager for the 2023 and 2024 seasons…the Phillies went 65-46 (.586) after he took over, the 4th-best winning pct. in the NL from June 3 through the end of the season.

• According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Thomson’s 111 regular season games managed are the fewest for any non-player/manager to reach a World Series.

• According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Thomson became the fourth manager in Major League history to take over a team at least 7 games under .500 and lead them to the Postseason, following COL Jim Tracy in 2009, TOR Cito Gaston in 1989 and KC Dick Howser in 1981…Thomson has also become the first Canadian-born in Major League history to manage a game in the Postseason.

• He began his managerial career on an 8-game winning streak from June 3-11.

• Thomson won five World Series rings as a Yankees coach…he is attempting to become the sixth rookie manager to win a World Series…he would join BOS Alex Cora in 2018, ARI Bob Brenly in 2001, NYY Ralph Houk in 1961, STL Eddie Dyer in 1946 and Bucky Harris of the 1924 Washington Senators.

GLOBAL GAME
According to each Club’s World Series roster, the teams combine for 20 foreignborn players, tying the 2021, 2019 and 2012 World Series for the most in a single Fall Classic…the 20 players hail from seven different countries and territories: the Dominican Republic (eight – Bryan Abreu, Seranthony Domínguez, Cristian Javier, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris, Jeremy Peña, Jean Segura, Framber Valdez), Venezuela (four – Jose Altuve, José Alvarado, Luis Garcia, Ranger Suárez), Cuba (three – Yordan Alvarez, Aledmys Díaz, Yuli Gurriel), Puerto Rico (two – Martín Maldonado, Christian Vázquez), Honduras (one – Mauricio Dubón), Mexico (one – José Urquidy) and Panama (Edmundo Sosa).

RECENT HISTORY
The National League has won three consecutive World Series, tied with 2010-12, 1963-65 and 1907-09 for their 2nd-longest streak all-time behind 1979-82 (4)…the National League has won eight of 12 since 2010 and 10 of 16 since 2006.

• The National League has won 12 of 21 since 2001 on the heels of three straight World Series titles by the Yankees from 1998–2000…World Series have been split 12-12 since 1998 and 14-14 since 1993…however, over a longer span the American League has won the World Series 21 of 38 times since 1983.

• The American League holds the overall lead in the World Series, 66-51.

NO REPEAT
When the defending champion Atlanta Braves lost to the Phillies in the NLDS, it guaranteed that MLB would not have a repeat World Series Champion for the 22nd consecutive season…there has not been a repeat World Series champion since the Yankees won three straight from 1998–2000…not only is this the longest such streak in Major League history, it marks the longest of its kind in the history of the four major sports (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL)…the previous record was 18 straight NBA seasons from 1969-70 through the end of the 1986-87 season.

• There have been eight different World Series champions in the last eight seasons: Braves in 2021, Dodgers in 2020, Nationals in 2019, Red Sox in 2018, Astros in 2017, Cubs in 2016, Royals in 2015 and Giants in 2014…there have been 15 different World Series champions in the last 21 seasons, the most variety in sports during that time…every Club has reached the Postseason since 2014.

WORLD SERIES UMPIRES
Dan Iassogna will serve as primary Crew Chief for the umpires in the 2022
World Series, marking his third Fall Classic assignment…Iassogna’s crew will include Jordan Baker, Lance Barksdale, Tripp Gibson, Pat Hoberg, James Hoye and Alan Porter…each of the seven umpires assigned to the Fall Classic could receive one plate assignment during the series…each umpire will be in reserve during the game prior to their scheduled plate duties…Major League umpires Chad Fairchild and Carlos Torres will be the World Series Replay Officials.

Game 3 Umpire Previous Postseason Assignments
HP Dan Iassogna (CC) 3 WC, 7 DS, 6 LCS, 2 WS
1B Jordan Baker 3 WC, 2 DS, 1 LCS
2B Lance Barksdale 3 WC, 6 DS, 3 LCS, 1 WS
3B Alan Porter 3 WC, 6 DS, 3 LCS, 1 WS
LF James Hoye 4 WC, 4 DS, 3 LCS, 1 WS
RF Pat Hoberg 2 WC, 3 DS, 1 LCS
Reserve Tripp Gibson 3 WC, 3 DS, 1 LCS

HISTORIC COMEBACK
In their extra-inning win in Game 1, the Phillies scored six unanswered runs to erase a 5-0 deficit, the largest come-from-behind win in Phillies Postseason history…their previous high was a 4-run comeback in Game 4 of the NLCS vs. SD, Game 2 of the 2010 NLDS vs. CIN and Game 1 of the 1980 World Series vs. KC.

• The Phillies were the sixth team to win a World Series game after facing a deficit of 5 runs (or more), joining the Angels in 2002 Game 6 vs. SF (trailed 5-0, won 6-5), Yankees in 1996 Game 4 at ATL (trailed 6-0, won 8-6), Blue Jays in 1993 Game 4 at PHI (trailed 12-7, won 15-14), Dodgers in 1956 Game 2 vs. NYY (trailed 6-0, won 13-8) and A’s in 1929 Game 4 vs. CHC (trailed 8-0, won 10-8).

• Per Stats LLC, the Phillies became the second team in MLB history to trail 5-0 (or worse) on the road against a former MVP-winning opposing starter and come back to win (reg. season or Postseason)…they joined the Tigers on July 11, 1918, who rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat Walter Johnson and the Senators.

• According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, the Phillies are the fourth team with multiple comeback wins of 4 runs (or more) in a single Postseason, joining three World Series winners: the 2005 White Sox, 2002 Angels and 1996 Yankees.

J.T. REALMUTO
In Game 1, delivered a go-ahead, solo homer off Luis Garcia in the 10th inning… marked the third extra-inning homer in Phillies Postseason history (first in the World Series), following Lenny Dykstra in Game 5 of the 1993 NLCS at ATL (off Mark Wohlers) and George Vukovich in Game 4 of the 1981 NLDS vs. MTL (off Jeff Reardon)…became the fourth catcher in World Series history to homer in extra innings, joining BOS Carlton Fisk (walk-off) in 1975 Game 6 vs. CIN, STL Tim McCarver in 1964 Game 5 at NYY and Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves in 1914 Game 3 vs. the Philadelphia Athletics…it marked the third extra-inning homer in Game 1 of a World Series, joining Dusty Rhodes of the New York Giants in 1954 vs. CLE (10th inning) and BOS Rudy York in 1946 at STL (10th).

KYLE TUCKER
In Game 1, became the first in Astros history with a multi-HR game in the World Series…marked the 56th multi-HR game in World Series history, first since TB Brandon Lowe in 2020 Game 2 at LAD (Globe Life Field) and first by an outfielder since NYM Michael Conforto in 2015 Game 4 vs. KC…marked the 12th multiHR game in Game 1 of a World Series, first since CLE Roberto Pérez in 2016 vs. CHC…marked the eighth multi-HR game in Astros Postseason history, first since Michael Brantley in Game 4 of the 2020 ALDS vs. OAK (Dodger Stadium)…the previous seven all came in the Division Series…became the third Astro with multiple homers in Game 1 of a Postseason series, joining Carlos Correa in the 2020 ALDS at OAK (Dodger Stadium) and Jose Altuve in the 2017 ALDS vs. BOS.

• Became the first player to homer in back-to-back innings of a World Series game since Albert Pujols in 2011 Game 3 at TEX (3-HR game; 6th, 7th and 9th innings)…according to ESPN Stats & Info, became the fourth player all-time to homer in each of his first 2 PA of a World Series, following SF Pablo Sandoval (3) in 2012, ATL Andruw Jones (2) in 1996 and OAK Gene Tenace (2) in 1972.

• His 4 RBI tied Jose Altuve in 2017 Game 5 vs. LAD for 2nd-most by an Astro in a World Series game, trailing Alex Bregman (5) in 2019 Game 4 at WSH.

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THIS DAY IN WORLD SERIES HISTORY
2001: With two outs and a runner on first base in the bottom of the 9th, New York’s Tino Martinez belted a game-tying homer off Arizona closer ByungHyun Kim…after midnight, Derek Jeter ended the game in the bottom of the 10th with a home run off Kim, tying the series at 2-2…Jeter would be dubbed “Mr. November” as the Fall Classic dipped into the month for the first time.

Game 3 Starters: RH Noah Syndergaard (PHI) vs. RH Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU)
NOAH SYNDERGAARD
Has made 146 career regular season apps (144 starts) between the Mets (2015-21), Angels (2022) and Phillies (2022)…acquired at the trade deadline in exchange for OF Mickey Moniak and minor league OF Jadiel Sanchez…went 5-2 with a 4.12 ERA in 10 apps (9 starts) after the trade, including 3-0 with a 3.60 ERA (25-IP, 10-ER) in his first 4 starts…went 2 IP out of the bullpen on Sep 21 vs. TOR in the second relief app of his career, following May 31, 2016 vs. CHW (with NYM)…finished 4th in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting in 2015 and made the NL All-Star Team and finished 8th in NL Cy Young Award voting in 2016.

• Limited to 2 starts over the 2020-21 seasons due to Tommy John surgery.

POSTSEASON
Is 2-1 with a 2.30 ERA (31.1-IP, 8-ER) in eight career Postseason apps (5 starts)… min. 30 IP, his 2.30 ERA ranks 5th among active pitchers behind Ian Anderson (1.26), Stephen Strasburg (1.46), Madison Bumgarner (2.11) and Kenley Jansen (2.20)…is seeking the third Postseason win of his career, following Game 5 of the 2015 World Series vs. KC and Game 2 of the 2015 NLCS vs. CHC.

• Will be making his second career World Series start, seven years and one day after his first (Oct 30, 2015 vs. KC)…he allowed 3 runs in 6 IP of a 9-3 win.

• Has made 3 apps (1 start) this Postseason, yielding 1 run in 5.1 IP…pitched in relief in Game 2 of the NLDS at ATL (1 IP) and Game 4 of the NLCS vs. SD (1.1 IP)…went 3 IP in his start in Game 4 of the NLDS vs. ATL and his only run allowed was a homer by Orlando Arcia as the Phillies advanced with a 8-3 win.

vs. ASTROS

Has never faced the Astros in the Postseason…is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA (9.1-IP, 3-ER) in two career regular season starts against them, both this year…pitched against them on April 9 vs. HOU (with LAA) and went 5.1 scoreless innings…last faced them on July 12 vs. HOU (with LAA) and allowed 3 runs in 4 IP.

vs. ASTROS BATTERS (REG+POST)
Player AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG
Aledmys Diaz 6 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 .333 .500 .833
Jose Altuve 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 .000 .167 .000
Niko Goodrum 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .200 .333 .400
Trey Mancini 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Jeremy Pena 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .250 .000
Kyle Tucker 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .333 .500 .333
Yordan Alvarez 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Michael Brantley 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .333 .000
Alex Bregman 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Yuli Gurriel 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Martin Maldonado 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000
J.J. Matijevic 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Chas McCormick 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Jake Meyers 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Christian Vazquez 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Jason Castro 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .500 .000

LANCE MCCULLERS JR.
Has made 130 career regular season apps (127 starts), all with the Astros…made the 2017 American League All-Star Team and finished 7th in AL Cy Young Award balloting in 2021…went 4-2 with a 2.27 ERA in 8 starts this season, making his season debut on Aug 13 vs. OAK…missed the 2021 ALCS against the Red Sox, 2021 World Series against the Braves and the first 119 Astros games this season due to a right flexor tendon strain suffered while pitching in Game 4 of the 2021 ALDS at CHW…signed a long-term contract with the Astros on March 26, 2022… the 5-year deal will keep him in an Astros uniform through the 2026 season.

POSTSEASON
Is 2-2 with a 2.77 ERA (68.1-IP, 21-ER) in 18 career Postseason apps (11 starts)…
is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA (56.1-IP, 18-ER) in 11 starts and 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA (12-IP,
3-ER) and a save in seven relief apps…is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA (11-IP, 3-ER) in 2 starts this Postseason, including a start in Game 4 of the ALCS at NYY as the Astros clinched the pennant…will be making his third career World Series app (all starts) and is 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA (7.2-IP, 3-ER) in the Fall Classic, while the Astros are 2-0 in those games…last pitched in the World Series in the decisive Game 7 in 2017 at LAD, yielding 3 hits in 2.1 scoreless innings and leaving with 2-on, 1-out in the 3rd inning…recorded the win in Game 3 of the 2017 World Series.

vs. PHILLIES
Has never faced the Phillies in the Postseason…his only career regular season start against them came on Oct 3 at home this year, and he suffered the loss despite yielding just 1 run in 6 IP…his only run allowed was a solo homer by Kyle Schwarber leading off the game…he recorded 5 SO, including striking out the side in a perfect 6th inning to end his start…his final 5 IP were scoreless.