The Philadelphia Phillies took a 1-0 lead in the World Series thanks to a comeback, extra innings win on Friday night. The loss was the Houston Astros first in the 2022 Postseason.
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead heading back to Philadelphia. Houston will look to lefty Framber Valdez to even the series.
- Date: October 29, 2022
- Where: MinuteMaid Park — Houston, Texas
- When: 8:03 PM/Eastern
- TV: Fox, Fox Sports App — with Joe Davis and John Smoltz
- Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP and the Phillies Radio Network — with Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen, and Tom McCarthy
Pitching Matchup
Zack Wheeler (1-1, 1.78 ERA) vs. Framber Valdez (1-0, 1.42 ERA)
Wheeler’s Last Outing: 10/23/22 vs SD (NLCS Game 5), 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 HR, 1 HB, 8 K
Valdez’s Last Outing: 10/20/22 vs NYY (ALCS Game 2), Win, 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 9 K
Phillies vs. Valdez
- Brandon Marsh: 2-for-11, 1 BB, 6 K
- JT Realmuto: 1-for-2, 1 K
- Jean Segura: 1-for-5, 2 BB, 1 K
- Rhys Hoskins and Nick Castellanos: hitless vs. Valdez
- Bryce Harper: no AB’s vs. Valdez
Astros vs. Wheeler
- Trey Mancini: 1-for-4, 1 K
- Christian Vazquez and Martin Maldanado: 0-for-3 each
- No other Astro has an AB against Wheeler
Storylines to Watch in Game 2
- Can either starter go more than 6-innings to save the bullpens
- Zack Wheeler pitching on an extra day rest
- Bryce Harper vs Valdez
- Who is available in the Phillies ‘pen
- How will the Astros rebound from their first postseason loss
