WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS--ASTROS--6 GAMES

It's the team you love to hate. After the 2017 Series win and all of the attendant controversy, sign stealing, etc., this time the Astros put an exclamation point on it. Their second WS title in six years. And they ended it in style.  The Phillies pulled starter Zack Wheeler in the 6th inning. Wheeler, after only 73 pitches looked very strong and hadn't allowed an extra-base hit all night. So....they pulled him. THAT decision will be questioned for all time. Replaced with left-hander Jose Alvarado who had previously "crumbled" in game 4, he faced left-handed hitter Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez promptly nailed a 98 mph sinker and went "YARD" to centerfield.

And the rest is history.....

ASTROS in six...

MSN (USA TODAY SPORTS):  Astros Win Series In Six --- Convincingly