Justin Verlander finally won his first World Series game and rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña made history as the Astros took two out of three in Philadelphia to return home with a 3-2 series lead.
Peña, the first rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove award this season, showed the Phillies his defensive credentials by spearing Nick Castellanos’ 105-mph line drive in the third inning, and then nailing Jean Segura on a smooth pickup and quick throw leading off the fourth inning.
“We’ve been in this situation before,’’ said Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins before the game. “We’ve been knocked down. We’ve had our backs against the walls, and we’ve responded each time. I don’t see why anything’s different.” The Astros are tentatively scheduled to face Phillies co-ace Zack Wheeler, but Wheeler has been bothered with right forearm tightness, and was given two extra days’ of rest. He gave up six hits and five runs in five innings in the Phillies’ Game 2 loss.
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