Astros tie up World Series at 2-2 with 5-0 win over Phillies, as Houston pitchers throw NO-HITTER
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Astros make World Series 2-2 with 5-0 win over Phillies, as Houston pitchers combine for SECOND NO-hitter in Series history ahead of pivotal Game 5 clash
- The Phillies didn’t register a single hit on Tuesday as Houston tied the series
- It was only the second no-hitter in World Series history and the first since 1956
- The Astros exploded in the fifth inning with a pace of five runs, giving them a lead they wouldn’t give up
- The Phillies will host Game 5 again on Thursday before the series returns to Houston
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The pitchers of Houston Astros on Wednesday threw together the second no-hitter in World Series history, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 in Game Four and even the series.
Starter Cristian Javier struckout six innings and struckout nine, Bryan Abreu struckout three in the seventh, Rafael Montero threw a perfect eighth and Ryan Pressly completed the third no-hitter in MLB postseason history.
Javier rushed to the mound and lifted Pressly in the air in celebration after third baseman Alex Bregman fielded a hard ground to seal the win.
Christian Vazquez (left) and Ryan Pressly celebrate a combined no-hitter to beat the Phillies
Phillies-outfielder Nick Castellanos reacts after striking out on Tuesday-evening vs. the Astros
Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series and Roy Halladay of the Phillies threw a no-hitter in the 2010 Division Series in a game also played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
“My parents told me I was going to throw a no-hitter and thanks to God I was able to achieve that,” said Javier, a resident of the Dominican Republic, through an interpreter.
“That’s what they told me last night. And I said I would stay positive and with God helping us, we can do it.”
Rafael Montero (left), Bryan Abreu, Cristian Javier, Christian Vazquez (catcher), and Ryan Pressly all contributed to the combined no-hitter
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (center) lasted only four innings after giving up three earned runs
Astros catcher Christian Vazquez said the win was even more special, as it means the series is now guaranteed to return to Houston for a Game Six on Saturday and, if necessary, Game Seven on Sunday.
“It was special, everyone did a great job,” said Vazquez.
“We are happy to split the series. Now we can finish it at home.”
Game Five is in Philadelphia on Thursday.