Houston Astros - Philadelphia Phillies May 2026

: The Astros entered as heavy favorites after a 106-win season.

The story of the and Philadelphia Phillies is a tale of two eras, defined by a 1980 classic and a 2022 World Series showdown that solidified Houston's status as a modern dynasty. Tue, Sep 8 3:40 PM PDT Regular Season The Modern Clash: 2022 World Series Houston Astros - Philadelphia Phillies

The 2022 World Series pitted the American League's powerhouse against the National League's ultimate underdog. : The Astros entered as heavy favorites after

: Philadelphia stormed back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 1 in extra innings, fueled by a J.T. Realmuto home run. : Philadelphia stormed back from a 5-0 deficit

Before the Astros moved to the American League, they shared a wildly intense postseason history in the National League. MLB - ESPN

: The Phillies were the final seed in the NL, clinching a playoff berth that hadn't existed just a year prior.