HOUSTON — Maybe the Philadelphia Phillies are a team of destiny.
Entering Game 1 of this best-of-seven World Series, the Houston Astros were undefeated this postseason, chewing through opponents much like they had during the regular season. And this matchup between the Astros, the top seed in the American League, and the Phillies, who secured the sixth and final playoff spot in the National League, seemed like a mismatch on paper.
After falling behind, 5-0, on Friday, it certainly seemed that way. But the Phillies, like they have all postseason, came charging back. They tied the game in the fifth inning on a two-run double by their star catcher J.