HOUSTON — Magic wrestled pedigree in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday evening, a conflict of the preternatural Philadelphia Phillies and grizzled Houston Astros. A crew loaded with October expertise collided with a crew graced by that mysterious October serendipity that even the information can not clarify. And for greater than 4 grueling hours and 9 unpredictable innings, the sport couldn’t appear to determine which ought to power ought to prevail.
Not till the highest of the tenth, when Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto despatched an opposite-field homer past the outreached glove of early-innings hero Kyle Tucker did destiny appear to make up its thoughts. And by the point David Robertson labored by the center of the Astros’ order within the backside of the inning, the night’s verdict was clear: For one evening no less than, the Phillies — in different phrases, the vibes — received out, 6-5. The Astros misplaced for the primary time this postseason.
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