ESPN.com · Oct 29, 2022
World Series Game 1: Lineups, highlights and takeaways
Game 1 of the 2022 World Series is finally here.
From the American League, the Houston Astros continue to make their case as one of baseball's best modern dynasties. This is their fourth World Series appearance in six years, and they've run roughshod over the competition in the playoffs, sweeping the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees in decisive fashion. Jeremy Pena and Chas McCormick were both on fire in the AL Championship Series, combining for four home runs and OPSing over 1.000.