Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros hit it Philadelphia Phillies4-1, claiming the second World Series title in franchise history. Houston starter Framber Valdez held the Phillies to just one run on two hits in six innings of work, while rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña added two hits en route to being named World Series MVP. Here are the top plays from Game 6: Astros 4, Phillies 1 Flashes the skin Astros shortstop Jeremy Rock is one of the top young stars in the game today. Need proof? Check out this game. Oh, so close With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa golfed a fly ball to deep left. It looked like he was headed for the seats, but Houston’s Jordan Alvarez was able to catch on the caution track. Back, back, back, GO! Kyle Schwarber got the Phillies on the board first as he crushed a solo home run to deep right. Houston, we’ve taken off! Shortly after Schwarber gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead, it was Houston’s turn to respond. Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer to deep center to give the Astros a 3-1 lead.

Jordan Alvarez smashes a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead

Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead over the Phillies.   

Astros fans fired up after Alvarez’s home run, including Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Houston’s $75 million banker. A little security Astros catcher Christian Vázquez stepped up to the plate and ripped a single to left, bringing in Alex Bregman and giving Houston a 4-1 lead. Finishing the job! Houston’s Ryan Pressley got Nick Castellanos to fly out to right and the celebration continued in Houston.

Astros defeat Phillies to win World Series

The Houston Astros became World Series champions for the first time since 2017, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6.   

Do it for Dusty After the final out, Astros players surrounded manager Dusty Baker, jumping up and down to celebrate his first World Series ring. Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites for game information, news and more


title: “2022 World Series Astros Beat Phillies To Claim World Series Title " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Mike Lebrecque”


Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros hit it Philadelphia Phillies4-1, claiming the second World Series title in franchise history. Houston starter Framber Valdez held the Phillies to just one run on two hits in six innings of work, while rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña added two hits en route to being named World Series MVP. Here are the top plays from Game 6: Astros 4, Phillies 1 Flashes the skin Astros shortstop Jeremy Rock is one of the top young stars in the game today. Need proof? Check out this game. Oh, so close With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa golfed a fly ball to deep left. It looked like he was headed for the seats, but Houston’s Jordan Alvarez was able to catch on the caution track. Back, back, back, GO! Kyle Schwarber got the Phillies on the board first as he crushed a solo home run to deep right. Houston, we’ve taken off! Shortly after Schwarber gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead, it was Houston’s turn to respond. Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer to deep center to give the Astros a 3-1 lead.

Jordan Alvarez smashes a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead

Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead over the Phillies.   

Astros fans fired up after Alvarez’s home run, including Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Houston’s $75 million banker. A little security Astros catcher Christian Vázquez stepped up to the plate and ripped a single to left, bringing in Alex Bregman and giving Houston a 4-1 lead. Finishing the job! Houston’s Ryan Pressley got Nick Castellanos to fly out to right and the celebration continued in Houston.

Astros defeat Phillies to win World Series

The Houston Astros became World Series champions for the first time since 2017, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6.   

Do it for Dusty After the final out, Astros players surrounded manager Dusty Baker, jumping up and down to celebrate his first World Series ring. Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites for game information, news and more