Phillies Strike First; Take 1-0 World Series Lead On Astros

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The Phillies have struck first in the Fall Classic. J.T. Realmuto smacked a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 10th inning as the Phils edged the Astros 6-5 in Game One of the World Series in Houston. Realmuto also had a game-tying, two-run double in the fifth inning as Philadelphia erased an early 5-0 deficit. The Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game Two is Saturday in Houston. Kyle Tucker homered in the second and third innings while driving in four runs for the Astros in defeat.

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout in the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game One of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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