Live updates: Phillies and Astros tied at 5 in Game 1 of World Series

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies right now in Game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros finished 106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season, while the Phillies 87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season.

The Astros are back in World Series for the second consecutive season and the fourth time in six years. After winning the franchise’s fifth pennant, the Astros are seeking a second championship.  

The only players remaining from the 2017 World Series squad on this year’s AL Championship Series roster are Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers Jr., and Yuli Gurriel. Still, this chase presents another chance at redemption after the Astros lost the 2021 World Series to Atlanta in six games.

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Back in the postseason for the first time in 11 years, the Phillies were the lowest seed in the National League playoffs after clinching a spot with a 3-0 win on Oct. 3 at Houston, of all places.

The Phillies went 9-2 against St. Louis, Atlanta, and San Diego to become the first third-place team in baseball history to reach World Series.

The Phillies were the most recent opponent to defeat the Astros when the teams opened their final series of the regular season on Oct. 3 in Houston.

Houston 5, Philadelphia 5

Ryan Pressly retired the Phillies in order in the top of the inning.

Houston 5, Philadelphia 5

Rafael Montero came in and set the Phillies down in order in the top of the inning.

The Astros also came up empty in the bottom of the frame.  

Houston 5, Philadelphia 5

The Phillies loaded the bases in the top half of the inning, but Hector Neris ended the threat with a strikeout.

Houston went down in order in the bottom of the seventh.

Houston 5, Philadelphia 5

The Astros brought in Bryan Abreu, who put the Phillies down in order in the top of the inning.  

Houston put two men on in the bottom of the sixth, but Maldonado grounded out to end the threat.

Houston 5, Philadelphia 5

Philadelphia scored two more in the fifth inning to tie the game at 5, on a JT Realmuto two-RBI double. 

The Astros wend down in order in the bottom of the frame. 

Houston 5, Philadelphia 3

Philadelphia strung together a two-out rally to score three times to close the gap to 5-3.

Houston went down in order in the bottom of the inning.

Houston 5, Philadelphia 0

Justin Verlander retired the side in order again in the top of the inning to keep the score 2-0 Houston.

In the bottom of the inning, it’s Kyle Tucker again, this time a three-run blast to put Houston up, 5-0, over Philadelphia.

Tucker now has three postseason home runs, a new record for him.

Houston 2, Philadelphia 0

Justin Verlander set the Phillies down in order again, starting the inning by striking out the hottest hitter on the planet in Bryce Harper. 

The Astros took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second when Kyle Tucker did this…

And after singles from Yuli Gurriel and Chas McCormick, Martín Maldonado added to the lead with an RBI single.

Philadelphia 0, Houston 0

Justin Verlander set the Phillies down in order in the top of the first inning. Aaron Nola didn’t allow a hit in the bottom of the frame, only allowing a two-out walk to Yordan Alvarez.

Houston’s Simone Biles gave the traditional ‘Play Ball’ call before the start of World Series Game 1. 

The Astros tweeted their starting lineup for Game 1 of the World Series. Justin Verlander is on the mound. Here’s the lineup that hopes to get him some offensive support.

1. 2B Jose Altuve
2. SS Jeremy Peña
3. LF Yordan Alvarez
4. 3B Alex Bregman
5. RF Kyle Tucker
6. 1B Yuli Gurriel
7. DH Trey Mancini
8. CF Chas McCormick
9. C Martín Maldonado

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who’s looking for his first-ever World Series win as a manager said he got a call from Snoop Dogg this week.

The Astros announced their Game 2 starter.  It’s Framber Valdez getting the ball tomorrow for the Astros. And Valdez is getting plenty of support from his teammates.

Just like the Astros, their fans are taking it up a notch in the postseason!

The bulk of the rain has moved past Minute Maid Park, but earlier it was pouring outside. Matt Musil captured this video during battling practice.

The Astros tweeted out their World Series roster.  The only difference — Will Smith, who pitched in the World Series last season for Atlanta is on. He’s replacing Seth Martinez.

The first pitch for Game 1 of the World Series will be at 7:03 p.m. Central Time. The Astros are hosting a special postseason Street Fest outside of Minute Maid Park before Game 1 of the World Series. Fans with a game ticket can get in starting at 4 p.m.

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Full World Series schedule: 

• Game 1, Friday, at Houston, 7:03 p.m.  
• Game 2, Saturday, at Houston, 7:03 p.m.  
• Game 3, Monday, Oct. 31, at Philadelphia, 7:03 p.m.  
• Game 4, Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Philadelphia, 7:03 p.m.  
• x-Game 5, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Philadelphia, 7:03 p.m.  
• x-Game 6, Friday, Nov. 4, at Houston, 7:03 p.m.   
• x-Game 7, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Houston, 7:03 p.m. 

Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies is being played at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The ballpark is located at 501 Crawford St, Houston.

The roof will be closed for Game 1 and likely for Game 2. Major League Baseball makes that decision during the World Series.

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Aaron Nola starts for the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies and Justin Verlander will be on the mound for the American League champion Houston Astros. This season, Nola was 11-13, with a 3.25 ERA, .96 WHIP, and 235 strikeouts, while  Verlander was 18-4, with a 1.75 ERA, .83 WHIP, and 185 strikeouts.

The Houston Astros are 106-56 overall and 55-26 in home games. Astros hitters have a collective .423 slugging percentage to rank fifth in MLB.

The Philadelphia Phillies are gone 40-41 on the road and 87-75 overall. The Phillies have the third-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .421.

The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season. The Astros won the regular season series 2-1.

Alex Bregman has 38 doubles, 23 home runs and 93 RBI while hitting .259 for the Astros. Yuli Gurriel is 13-for-39 with two home runs over the past 10 games. Jeremy Peña pas been clutch throughout the postseason, hitting .303 with three home runs, including the game-winner in Game 3 of the ALDS against Seattle.

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 70 extra base hits (21 doubles, three triples and 46 home runs). Bryce Harper is 18-for-40 with six doubles, five home runs and 11 RBI over the past 10 games.

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Astros: 9-1, .251 batting average, 1.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs

Phillies: 8-2, .245 batting average, 3.07 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs

Astros: Michael Brantley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jason Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Josh James: 60-Day IL (lat)

Phillies: Kent Emanuel: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Mark Appel: 60-Day IL (elbow), Simon Muzziotti: 60-Day IL (knee), Corey Knebel: 60-Day IL (lat), Hans Crouse: 60-Day IL (biceps), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Damon Jones: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -168, Phillies +143; over/under is 6 1/2 runs

A quick look at some of the headlines leading into the World Series:

Six-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Black Pumas co-founder Eric Burton will sing the Star Spangled Banner before Game 1. 

In honor of the Astros’ celebration of 60 years of professional baseball in Houston, legendary Astros outfielder, 2022 Astros Hall of Fame inductee and key contributor in the 1980 NLCS vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, Terry Puhl, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, the team said in a release.

United States Olympic gold medalist and Houston native Simone Biles will make the “play ball” call before the game starts.  

Full list of pre-game festivities