Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

The Astros are one win away from the second World Series title in their history because of the greatest bullpen in postseason history.

With his team in desperate need of a victory in Game 4 of this World Series, Astros starter Cristian Javier bridged that gap in historic fashion.

Perhaps McCullers and the Astros would feel much better about his unprecedentedly futile World Series outcome if he did, in fact, tip his pitches.

After splitting the first two games, the Astros hope to capitalize on the pitching matchups – but the Phillies’ fans won’t make it easy.

The Houston Astros won Game 2 on Saturday night to send the World Series back to Philadelphia at 1-1.

J.T. Realmuto’s home run in the 10th inning lifted the Phillies over the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series.

Justin Verlander remains 0-6 in eight starts and saw his World Series ERA balloon to 6.07 – the worst mark in the history of the Fall Classic.

Philadelphia’s catcher hit a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 10th after his team had rallied out of an early 5-0 deficit.