When the Houston Astros suffered a thrashing defeat in Game 3, it seemed like the Philadelphia Phillies will dominate them in the remaining games at Citizen Park. But here they are. Not only did the Astros make a strong comeback in Game 4, but they also won Game 5 in the Phillies’ backyard.
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Notably, the Astros defeated the Phillies by 3-2 in a close encounter. And when talking about the Astros victory in Game 5, it will be unfair not to talk about their star outfielder Chas McCormick, who grabbed an outstanding catch to win the game.
The Houston Astros’ outfielder Chas McCormick’s brilliance won Game 5 for the American League champs
Unlike Game 1, the Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was brilliant against the Phillies in Game 5. And for the first time in this series, baseball fans did not see a one-sided game. Talking about Chas McCormick’s catch, it probably put the win in the Astros bag.
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Oct 27, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and center fielder Jose Siri (26) celebrate defeating the Atlanta Braves in game two of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
During the 9th inning, when the Phillies catcher J. T. Realmuto hit the ball, he could have got at least double or more. With this, the Phillies could have won the game, but Chas came as an angel for the Astros and channeled his inner Spider-Man to take a spectacular catch.
Taking to Twitter, MLB fans reacted to Chas’ brilliance. Several baseball fans even called this catch the Play of the Year. However, a few fans took a cheeky dig at the Phillies’ for losing two out of three games on their own turf.
Seen the play 100 times already and my reaction still the same pic.twitter.com/pXFPyHryef
— Alexander 🔭✨📸 (@alexandr_astro) November 4, 2022
Play of the game. Play of the series. And yes, best play of the year in all MLB. Chazzy Fizz flashing all kinds of leather. #ForTheH @astros
— 2Shoes (@2Shoes_Tim) November 4, 2022
This catch saved the game!!!
— Karl Norwood (@KarlNorw00d) November 4, 2022
Beautiful moment for the kid from Philly. Im getting emotional…
— Brandon (@BrandonChizer) November 4, 2022
One fan even compared the Houston Astros outfielder to Spider-Man considering his incredible catch.
Yeah. Chas cheated. That radioactive stuff that Peter Parker used to become Spider man. Well, Chas got some of it.
— Jay Lew (@astrocoog66) November 4, 2022
Better buy him him a big ol steak dinner 😆
— Troutassassin (@Troutassassin1) November 4, 2022
People really thought the Astros would be scared to play in Philly lol
— Zach Sturgis (@zach_sturgis) November 4, 2022
Will the series go to Game 7?
As things stand, the Houston Astros are leading the Fall Classic by 3-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. And if the Dusty Baker-led team ends u winning Game 6, the World Series will be over after Game 6.
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However, the Phillies know how to take the game to the end and then defeat their rival. They have reached this stage by doing this the entire season. And given the clutch players they have in Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Aaron Nola, the Astros will not take their opponent lightly.
Do you think the Phillies will win Game 6 and take the play the decider in Game 7?
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