HOUSTON ASTROS (3-2) vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (2-3)
LH Framber Valdez (2-0, 1.42) vs. RH Zack Wheeler (1-2, 2.67)
World Series Game 6  First Pitch (ET): 8:03 p.m.
Site: Minute Maid Park  Location: Houston, TX

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 Game 3 Postponed – Rescheduled for Tuesday, November 1
3 Tues., Nov 1 at PHI PHI, 7-0 Suárez (2-0) McCullers Jr. (0-1) — PHI, 2-1
4 Wed., Nov 2 at PHI HOU, 5-0 Javier (2-0) Nola (2-2) — Tied, 2-2
5 Thurs., Nov 3 at PHI HOU, 3-2 Verlander (2-0) Syndergaard (0-1) Pressly (5) HOU, 3-2

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.

• This marks the eighth time the World Series has spilled into November, joining 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009 and 2001…the return to Houston is the latest date for a game in World Series history, passing Nov 4 (2009, 2001).

• This will mark the fourth consecutive year the World Series will end in the state of Texas (in Houston in 2022, 2021 and 2019, and in Arlington in 2020).

THE WORLD SERIES AT 3-2
This is the 70th time that the World Series has stood at 3-2, including 1912 which was 3-2 through Game 6 (with a Game 2 tie)…it is the sixth of the last seven World Series to sit at 3-2 and the 10th time in 14 World Series since 2009.

• This is the third time the Astros have led 3-2 through Game 5 of the World Series, previously losing Games 6-7 vs. WSH in 2019 and winning the title in a decisive Game 7 at LAD in 2017…this is the third time the Phillies have trailed 3-2 through Game 5 and they went on to lose both previous series (2009, 1993).

• Of the previous 69 times the World Series has stood at 3-2, the team with the series lead has gone on to win the World Series 66.7 pct. (46 of 69) of the time…in addition, the team with the 3-2 lead has gone on to win Game 6 in 39.1 pct. (27 of 69) of occurrences…that has been the case in nine of the last 17 instances (2021 Braves, 2020 Dodgers, 2013 Red Sox, 2009 Yankees, 2003 Marlins, 1996 Yankees, 1995 Braves, 1993 Blue Jays and 1992 Blue Jays).

• Of the 42 times that a team leading 3-2 has dropped Game 6, they have gone on to win the series just 45.2 pct. (19 of 42) of the time…eleven of the last 14 teams to lose Game 6 with a 3-2 lead have gone on to lose the series…the last four teams with a 3-2 lead to lose Game 6 and still win Game 7 to win the World Series were the 2017 Astros, 2014 Giants, 1997 Marlins and 1975 Reds.

• The Phillies are attempting to become the 24th team to win the World Series after trailing 3-2, most recently the 2019 Nationals, 2016 Cubs and 2011 Cardinals…they would become the ninth team to win a best-of-7 World Series by winning Games 6-7 on the road (2019 Nationals, 2016 Cubs, 1979 Pirates, 1968 Tigers, 1958 Yankees, 1952 Yankees, 1934 Cardinals and 1926 Cardinals).

GAME 5 RESULTS The Astros are now 4-0 all-time in Game 5 of the World Series, winning in 2021 at ATL to extend the series, 2019 at WSH to take a 3-2 lead and 2017 vs. LAD (in 10 innings) to take a 3-2 lead…Thurday marked their first Game 5 this Postseason. • The Phillies are now 4-3 all-time in Game 5 of the World Series, winning in 2009 vs. NYY to extend the series, 2008 vs. TB to win the Fall Classic, 1993 vs. TOR to extend the series and 1980 at KC to take a 3-2 lead…the Phillies previously suffered Game 5 losses in 1983 vs. BAL and 1915 vs. BOS, both of which resulted in elimination…the Phillies are now 1-1 in Game 5s this Postseason (win vs. SD).

LOOKING AHEAD
The Astros are 0-3 all-time in Game 6 of the World Series, getting eliminated in 2021 vs. ATL and losing in 2019 vs. WSH and 2017 at LAD to force a Game 7.

• The Phillies are 1-2 all-time in Game 6 of the World Series, getting eliminated in 2009 at NYY and 1993 at TOR and winning in 1980 vs. KC to win the Fall Classic…this is their first Game 6 since being eliminated in the 2010 NLCS vs. SF.

• The Astros are 16-21 all-time in potential series-clinching games, including 1-3 in them in the World Series…the Phillies are 8-12 all-time in potential elimination games, including 2-5 in them in the World Series and 4-6 in them on the road.

FAMILIAR TERRITORY
The Astros are attempting to become the first team to clinch the World Series in their home ballpark since the 2013 Red Sox…excluding 2020 (neutral site), the last seven have been clinched on the road…according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, it marks the longest streak of road clinches in World Series history.

• 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 are the first team to win the AL pennant in back-to-back seasons since the 2014-15 Royals.

• The Astros appeared in their sixth consecutive League Championship Series, joining the 1991-99 Braves (8) as the only teams to make it six straight times.

• The Astros are 10-2 this Postseason and 12-17 all-time in World Series games… they are 4-10 all-time in World Series games at home and have lost seven of their last nine home World Series games, beginning with 2019 Game 1 vs. WSH.

• The Astros are attempting to become the first team to lose Game 1 and win the Fall Classic since they did it in 2017 vs. LAD…they are attempting to become the first team to overcome a 2-1 deficit and win it all since the 2016 Cubs.

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

JUSTIN VERLANDER
In Game 5, recorded his first World Series win in his ninth career World Series start…marked the 16th Postseason win of his career, most among active pitchers and breaking a tie with John Smoltz for 2nd all-time behind Andy Pettitte (19).

• Has allowed 10 HR in his World Series career, passing OAK/NYY Catfish Hunter (9) for most all-time…has allowed 29 HR in his Postseason career, tied with LAD Clayton Kershaw for 2nd behind NYY/HOU Andy Pettitte (31).

• Allowed a solo homer to Kyle Schwarber on his second pitch of the game… marked the third time he allowed a leadoff homer in a Postseason game, following Game 5 of the 2019 ALCS vs. NYY (DJ LeMahieu) and Game 1 of the 2012 ALDS vs. OAK (with DET, Coco Crisp)…the three leadoff homers allowed rank 2nd in Postseason history behind OAK/NYY Catfish Hunter (4) from 1972-78.

JEREMY PEÑA
In Game 5, homered off Noah Syndergaard in the 4th and was the first rookie shortstop (while playing the position) to homer in the World Series…was the third Astros rookie to homer in the World Series, joining Yuli Gurriel (2) in 2017 and Yordan Alvarez (1) in 2019…his 4 HR this year are tied for 4th among rookies in a single Postseason behind TB Randy Arozarena (10) in 2020, TB Evan Longoria (6) in 2008 and CHC Kyle Schwarber (5) in 2015…his 9 XBH are tied for 3rd among rookies behind Arozarena (14) in 2020 and Gurriel (10) in 2017.

• His homer gave the Astros a lead they never relinquished, his second game-winning RBI this World Series (also a 1st-inning RBI double in Game 2)…is the fourth rookie with two game-winning RBI in a World Series, joining NYY Hideki Matsui in 2003, CIN Hal Morris in 1990 and NYY Gil McDougald in 1951.

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 11-5 this Postseason, averaging 4.63 runs and outscoring their opponents by 21 runs (74-53)…they are 16-26 all-time in the World Series.

• The Phillies hit 18 HR in 8 games at Citizens Bank Park this Postseason…it tied the 2017 Astros for 2nd at home in a single Postseason behind the 2020 Rays (23), who had home games at Tropicana Field, Petco Park and Globe Life Field.

• The Phillies have totaled 23 HR in 16 games this Postseason, including 6 HR from Bryce Harper, 6 HR from Rhys Hoskins and 5 HR from Kyle Schwarber… the 2017 Astros (Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer) are the only other team to have three players with 5 HR (or more) in the same Postseason.

• In Game 5, the Phillies ended a 0-for-20 skid with RISP with an 8th-inning single …according to the Elias Sports Bureau, it tied for the 3rd-longest such streak in World Series history behind the 1980 Royals (22) and 1966 Dodgers (22).

• Bryce Harper’s 13 XBH are one shy of tying a record for a single Postseason

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

KYLE SCHWARBER
In Game 5, his 14th career Postseason homer came in the 1st inning off Justin Verlander and marked the first leadoff World Series homer in Phillies history… it was the 26th leadoff homer in World Series history and first since ATL Jorge Soler in 2021 Game 1 at HOU off Framber Valdez…it marked the fifth leadoff homer in Phillies Postseason history, joining Schwarber in Game 3 of the 2022 NLCS vs. SD, Jimmy Rollins in Game 5 of the 2008 NLCS at LAD, Rollins in Game 4 of the 2008 NLDS at MIL and Rollins in Game 2 of the 2007 NLDS vs. COL.

• Marked the third leadoff homer of his Postseason career, following Game 3 of the 2022 NLCS and Game 3 of the 2021 ALDS vs. TB (with BOS)…the three career leadoff homers are tied with Derek Jeter and Jimmy Rollins for most in Postseason history…both leadoff homers this Postseason and three of the four leadoff homers over the 2021-22 Postseasons have been hit by Schwarber.

• His two leadoff homers this Postseason are tied with LAD David Freese in 2018, SF Ángel Pagán in 2012 and PHI Jimmy Rollins in 2008 for a MLB record.

ASTROS vs. PHILLIES
The two Clubs have played 10 Postseason games against each other, both going 5-5…they met in the 1980 NLCS, which ended with the Phillies advancing to the World Series after a “winner take all” Game 5…the only homer during the 1980 NLCS was by PHI Greg Luzinski in Game 1…the one combined homer remains the fewest in a series (min. 5 games) since the Postseason expanded to the League Championship Series in 1969…Games 2-5 all went to extra innings and it remains the only Postseason series in Major League history with four extra-inning games.

• 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).

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 50 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

GLOBAL GAME
According to each Club’s original rosters, the teams combine for 20 foreign-born 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).

DRAWING A BLANK
In Game 4, the Astros pitched the third no-hitter in Postseason history, second no-hitter in World Series history and first combined no-hitter in Postseason history (see chart below)…combining reg. season and Postseason, the Astros have 15 no-hitters in club history and four combined no-hitters: Game 4, June 25, 2022 at NYY (Cristian Javier start), Aug 3, 2019 vs. SEA (Aaron Sanchez start) and June 11, 2003 at NYY (Roy Oswalt start)…the Astros pitched a World Series shutout for the first time in franchise history and a Postseason shutout for the 10th time.

• According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Astros are the first team in Major League history to throw two combined no-hitters in a single season (reg+Postseason). • According to Stats LLC, the Astros are the first team (reg. season or Postseason) to allow 5 HR (or more) in one game and throw a no-hitter in the next game.

No-Hitters in Postseason History
Date Series & Gm Pitcher Opponent Type
10/8/56 WS Game 5 Don Larsen (NYY) Brooklyn Dodgers Perfect Game
10/6/10 NLDS Game 1 Roy Halladay (PHI) Cincinnati Reds No-Hitter
11/2/22 WS Game 4 Four pitchers (HOU) Philadelphia Phillies No-Hitter

MILESTONE TRACKER
In Game 3, Alec Bohm’s solo homer in the 2nd inning marked the 1,000th homer in World Series history, with the first 1,000 coming from 516 different players… from the Elias Sports Bureau, below is a list of the milestone World Series homers.

HR Batter Date Pitcher Venue
1 PIT Jimmy Sebring 10/1/03 BOS Cy Young Huntington Grounds
100 STL George Watkins 10/2/30 PHA George Earnshaw Shibe Park
200 NYY Joe DiMaggio 10/4/47 BRO Rex Barney Ebbets Field
300 MIL Hank Aaron 10/6/57 NYY Tom Sturdivant County Stadium
400 BAL Frank Robinson 10/9/66 LAD Don Drysdale Memorial Stadium
500 NYY Jim Mason 10/19/76 CIN Pat Zachry Yankee Stadium
600 BOS Dwight Evans 10/27/86 NYM Ron Darling Shea Stadium
700 CLE Sandy Alomar Jr. 10/19/97 FLA Kevin Brown Pro Player Stadium
800 BOS Bobby Kielty 10/28/07 COL Brian Fuentes Coors Field
900 LAD Chris Taylor 10/24/17 HOU Dallas Keuchel Dodger Stadium
1000 PHI Alec Bohm 11/1/22 HOU Lance McCullers Jr. Citizens Bank Park

Game 6 Starters: LH Framber Valdez (HOU) vs. RH Zack Wheeler (PHI)
FRAMBER VALDEZ REGULAR SEASON STATS
YEAR CLUB W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK
2018 Houston 4 1 2.19 8 5 0 0 0 37.0 22 10 9 3 4 24-0 34 5 0
2019 Houston 4 7 5.86 26 8 0 0 0 70.2 74 51 46 9 4 44-0 68 4 1
2020 Houston 5 3 3.57 11 10 0 0 0 70.2 63 32 28 5 5 16-0 76 6 1
2021 Houston 11 6 3.14 22 22 1 0 0 134.2 110 52 47 12 11 58-1 125 9 2
2022 Houston 17 6 2.82 31 31 3 1 0 201.1 166 71 63 11 11 67-0 194 11 1
Regular Season Totals 41 23 3.38 98 76 4 1 0 514.1 435 216 193 40 35 209-1 497 35 5

FRAMBER VALDEZ
The 2022 All-Star has made 98 career regular season apps (76 starts), all with the Astros, going 41-23 with a 3.38 ERA…he made 31 starts this season and went 17-6 with a 2.82 ERA while leading the American League with 201.1 IP…tied for 3rd in the majors and ranked 2nd in the AL with a career-high 17 wins, trailing teammate Justin Verlander (18)…his 2.82 ERA this season ranked 6th in the AL, and his streak of 25 straight quality starts from April 25–Sep 18 set a Major League record for the most consecutive quality starts within a single season.

• Led the Majors with a 67.3 pct. ground ball rate, one of seven qualifiers over 50 pct. and the only one over 60 pct. …led the AL with a 0.49 HR/9 IP ratio.

• Since it started being tracked in 1987, his career ground ball rate of 66.6 pct. is the highest in the Majors (min. 50 starts), ahead of ARI Brandon Webb (65.1).

• Led the AL with 3 CG this season…ranked 6th in the AL with a .600 opp OPS.

• Went 6.2 IP on April 7 at LAA in the first Opening Day start of his career.

POSTSEASON
Is 6-2 with a 3.59 ERA (62.2-IP, 25-ER) in 12 career Postseason apps (11 starts) and the Astros are 10-2 in those games, including four straight wins and 8-1 since Game 6 of the 2020 ALCS at TB (Petco Park)…has totaled 66 SO in 62.2 Postseason IP for a 9.48 SO/9 IP ratio…is 1-1 with a 9.00 ERA (11-IP, 11-ER) in three career World Series starts, facing the Braves twice in 2021 and Phillies in Game 2.

• His last 11 Postseason apps have come as a starter…his only relief app was his
Postseason debut in Game 1 of the 2020 Wild Card Series at MIN (5-IP, 0-ER).

GAME 2 vs. PHILADELPHIA
Made his third career World Series start and recorded his first World Series win…his 6.1 IP marked and remains the longest World Series start since HOU Zack Greinke (6.1 IP) in 2019 Game 7 vs. WSH…his only run allowed was when an inherited runner scored on a sacrifice fly off Rafael Montero in the 7th inning…his 9 SO and 2 GDP both tied Astros records for a World Series game.

vs. PHILLIES
Will be facing them in the Postseason for a second time…his only regular season app against them was a start in the season finale on Oct 5 at Minute Maid Park, when he yielded 2 hits and 1 BB in five scoreless innings and recorded 10 SO… it marked the sixth double-digit strikeout game of his career and third this year.

vs. PHILLIES BATTERS (REG+POST)
Player AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG
Brandon Marsh 11 2 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 0 .182 .231 .182
Kyle Schwarber 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 .111 .200 .111
Nick Castellanos 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 .143 .143 .286
Jean Segura 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 .286 .444 .286
J.T. Realmuto 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Rhys Hoskins 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .250 .400 .250
Matt Vierling 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .250 .250 .250
Bryce Harper 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .000 .000 .000
Alec Bohm 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .000 .333 .000
Didi Gregorius 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Nick Maton 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Edmundo Sosa 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Garrett Stubbs 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Dalton Guthrie 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .000 .500 .000

ZACK WHEELER
Has made 195 career regular season starts between the Mets (2013-19) and Phillies (2020-22)…signed with the Phillies on Dec 9, 2019 and is 30-19 with a 2.82 ERA (437.1-IP, 137-ER) in 69 starts with them…last season, made his first career All-Star Team and finished as the 2021 National League Cy Young Award runner up in a tight race behind MIL Corbin Burnes, with both pitchers receiving 12 first-place votes…made 26 starts this season, missing time from Aug 22–Sep 20 with right forearm tendinitis…combining regular season and Postseason, is 2-2 with a 1.99 ERA (45.1-IP, 10-ER) in 8 starts since returning from the injured list.

• His 2.82 ERA this season would have ranked 6th in the NL if he qualified (fell 9 IP shy)…min. 150 IP, ranked 4th in the NL with a 4.79 SO/BB ratio, 6th with a 9.59 SO/9 IP ratio, 7th with a 2.00 BB/9 IP ratio and 10th with a .626 opp OPS.

• Yielded 12 runs in his first 3 starts (12.2 IP) of the regular season before pitching to a 2.31 ERA (140.1-IP, 36-ER) in 23 starts from April 28 through season’s end.

POSTSEASON
Is 1-2 with a 2.67 ERA (30.1-IP, 9-ER) in five Postseason starts, all this year…the 5 starts tie Aaron Nola in 2022, Cliff Lee in 2009 and Cole Hamels in 2008 for the most in a single Postseason in Phillies history…opponents are batting .151/.217/.236 (16-for-106) against him so far this Postseason…min. 3 starts, his .217 opp OBP is the lowest since NYY Masahiro Tanaka (.181) in 2017.

• Began his Postseason career on a scoreless streak of 11.1 IP, snapped when he allowed five consecutive 2-out baserunners and three straight RBI singles (Olson, Riley, d’Arnaud) in the 6th inning in Game 2 of the NLDS at ATL.

GAME 2 at HOUSTON
His 6 hits, 5 runs, 4 ER and 3 BB marked Postseason career highs while his 5 IP and 3 SO were career lows…suffered his second Postseason loss (NLCS Game 2).

• Yielded 3 hits in his last 4 IP, compared to 3 hits (all doubles) within his first 4 pitches of the game…became the first pitcher in Major League history to allow three consecutive extra-base hits to start a World Series game…was the first pitcher to allow three straight extra-base hits to start a Postseason game since STL Adam Wainwright in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS at WSH and was the first pitcher to start a Postseason game in this fashion in Phillies Postseason history.

vs. ASTROS
His only career app against the Astros was Game 2 of the World Series.