World Series recap

    I have avoided the Phillies loss in the World Series mostly out of disappointment. The Phillies had a near perfect postseason, but seemed to fade in the World Series. In fact, the last two games seemed to follow a formula: Kyle Schwarber hits a bomb early, and then Houston battles back and no other players on the Phillies can help with the low score. Philadelphia and Houston traded wins four games in a row, but then the Astros pulled ahead. Led by Yordan Alvarez's monstrous three run homer in the sixth and Framber Valdez's nine strike outs (all in game 6), Houston captured it's second trophy in six years. 

    Not to be a sore loser, but it is very suspicious how not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR Houston bats broke during the game. Not that Houston would sabotage their own team, but after the cheating scandal in 2017, the Astros have eternally broken any fans' trust. Not that fans ever trust the opposing team in the first place, but whatever little trust that was put into the Astros' team, has been diminished. The four broken bats certainly encourages some questioning and investigating. 

    Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto, and the rest of the Phillies squad tinkered out in the final two World Series games. Missed opportunities, and 0 RBI from any of them. The only game that Philly really dominated, or even showed up to Houston's hot pitchers, was their 7-0 shutout, which was crushing for Lance McCullers, and promising for dedicated Philly fans. Alec Bohm, Kyle Schawarber, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and Brandon Marsh all smashed homers. It was a bright spot for the Phillies, and the only game they won at home. They finished 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road. Not a great showing for the Fighting Phils. 

Bryce Harpers homerun in game reminded everyone who's MV3

          Photo Credit: Los Angeles Times

          At the same time, fans on South Broad Street are all saying the same thing:                                                                                 1. It was a heck of a season, and an even better postseason                                                                            2. There's always next year. 

 The above photo was taken from Los Angeles Times. Photo was taken by David J. Phillips/Associated Press. Image used for commentary.