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PHILADELPHIA — The rain may have delayed it by an extra day, but, in Game 3 on Tuesday night, a new role appeared between the Phillies and Astros that already shone in the World Series.
The character has been waiting, not only through Monday’s postponement, but for The last 12 fall classics. Waiting to unleash its pent-up roar and let fear enter the hearts of men who wear gray roads.
That character is Citizens Bank Park, and this month has been reminding the world that it can be What a raucous playoff environment. Think the energy and screeching will be upped a notch now that the World Series is in town?
Yes, that seems like a safe bet.
“We feel like that’s another factor that the visiting team has to go through,” the Phillies team outfielder Kyle Schwaber said. “[Philadelphia fans] have been great throughout the playoffs.”
Not only the Phillies have a 21-9 record in the CBP’s playoffs (best home record of any stadium that has hosted at least 20 playoff games), but they’re 5-win at home in the playoffs this year 0 is negative.
And 5-0 also happens to be the Astros against Philadelphia The lead was established when the double aces of Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, in the first and second races. The first lead was wasted and the second was secured. Now it’s Rangers Suarez’s turn to make sure the Astros don’t make another one, while Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. takes care of the excellent Flember Valdez departure in Game 2 place to take over.
“Really looking forward to experiencing the crowd,” McCullers said. “I’ve heard a lot. I’m a big fan of this game and I think it’s going to be a great time.”
When is the game and how do you watch it?
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The starting pitcher is who?
Astros: McCullers will still start Game 3 despite Monday’s delay, Astros manager Dusty Baker before the start of the game Announce. McCullers (0-0, 2.45 ERA this playoffs) will make his third start in the 2022 playoffs, with victories in the ALDS and ALCS. He pitched six scoreless innings in the Astros’ 18-inning win over Seattle in Game 3 of the ALDS, and he had 8 hits and a run in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Yankees. York gave up 4 runs (3 won) in 5 innings. It will be his first start in the World Series since 2017, when he started Game 7 against the Dodgers and lasted 2 1/3 innings in Houston’s title race.
Phillies: Due to Monday’s postponement, the Phillies, as originally planned, will move to Rangers Suarez instead of Noah Sindgard in Game 3. Aaron Nola will start Game 4 on Wednesday — also with regular breaks. Head coach Rob Thomson noted that a reshuffled rotation would allow Suarez to start a potential Game 7 with a regular break if needed. As for Syndegard, Thomson said the club will wait to see if the veteran right-hander needs to leave the bullpen in Game 3 or 4 before deciding whether he will start Game 5. Kyle Gibson will likely get a Game 5 nod if Syndergard is used to clear the next two games. Regardless, Zach Wheeler will still be the starter for Game 6 — and benefit from an extra day off.
What is the starting lineup? ?
Astros: The Astros finally got some results from their DH position in Game 2, only because Baker put the weight on the Hitman Jordan Alvarez moved there. Rookie David Hensley made his first field goal in Game 3 as Trey Mancini (0-for-16) and Aled Misdiaz (1-for-18) struggled in the playoffs.
Phillies Team: Thomson was asked about possible roster changes throughout the playoffs, but so far he has stayed the same.
Bullpen after starting How will it be arranged?
Astros: Consecutive rest days on Sunday (scheduled) and Monday (rain) would put the Astros in third place on Tuesday The game resets the bullpen. If McCullers can give them six innings and take the lead, the Astros will have Brian Abreu, Hector Neris, Rafael Montero closer to Ryan Pressley Pressly) lined up for the final three innings.
Phillies: If we’ve learned anything this postseason, it’s that Thomson’s bullpen can be aggressive. So hopefully everyone can play Game 3, especially with a day off on Sunday and a postponement on Monday. For much of the playoffs, Thomson used right-hander Celantoni Dominguez and left-hander Jose Alvarado in the eighth and ninth innings. But in Game 1 of the World Series, he used Alvarado in the fifth inning and Dominguez in the 1 2/3 innings. Behind the two are Zac Evelyn, David Robertson, Andrew Berratti and Conor Brogdon.
Whoever fires who doesn’t fire?
Astros: Altuve 3-for- 4th in Game 2 of the World Series and in his playoffs 100 hits in a career. In the playoffs, he ranks fifth in major league history in field goals. …Bregman went 2 for 8 in the World Series and hit his 15th career playoff homer in Game 2, tying him with Babe Ruth and Jason Voss 14th. … Peña’s eight hits this postseason was the fourth-most by a rookie in a single playoff run. … Alvarez’s 18 RBIs are second-most behind teammate Tucker (20) since the start of the ’21 playoffs.
Phillies: Harper’s 11-game playoff streak was broken when he was 0-4 in Game 2, which he has since Oct. 7 in St. Louis The first game without a hit since Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. Harper hit 0.455 (20-for-44) with six doubles and five home runs, with 11 RBIs and 1.410 OPS during his streak. … Dominguez has a 0.96 ERA in seven playoff games. In 9 1/3 innings, he struck out 18 without a walk. … Stott is posting a .267 (4-for-15) triple-double and three walks over his last five games. They’re not jaw-dropping numbers, but he’s put together some pretty long hitters. In the eighth inning of Game 2, he served as a flanker on 12 pitches.
What other fans Want to know?
• During the quarter In the playoff series, the current 2-3-2 format, the teams that fell apart at home in the first two games still managed 47 wins 86 times (55%). The split clearly means Game 3 has a lot at stake. With all seven best-of-two series tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has won 68 of 98 times (69 percent).
• The Astros have a 6-win road record in the World Series 6 losses and 5 wins from their last seven Autumn Classic away games.
• The Astros are 2 of the last 11 at Citizens Bank Park -9, where they played two series (2014 and 2017) since moving to the AL in 2013.
