World Series Game 3: Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Noah Syndergaard

Postponed due to rain. Game 3 will now take place Tuesday, November 1.

The Houston Astros scored 5-runs against Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler to take Game 2 by a score of 5-2. The ‘Stros win tied the World Series at one game a piece. The series now shifts to Philadelphia for the next three.

The Phillies will send Noah Syndergaard to the mound against Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. First pitch is set for 8:03 PM/Eastern however weather could be an issue on Monday night.

• Date: October 31, 2022
• Where: Citizens Bank Park —Philadelphia, PA
• When: 8:03 PM/Eastern
• TV: Fox, Fox Sports App —with Joe Davis and John Smoltz
• Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP and the Phillies Radio Network — with Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen, and Tom McCarthy

Pitching Matchup

Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. Noah Syndergaard (0-0, 1.69 ERA)

McCullers Last Outing: 10/23/22 at NYY, 5 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 HB, 1 BB

Syndergaard’s Last Outing: 10/22/22 vs SD, 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER

Phillies vs. McCullers

• Jean Segura: 4-for-23, 3B, 7 BB
• Brandon Marsh: 3-for-9, 4 K
• Kyle Schwarber: 1-for-2, HR, RBI, BB
• J.T. Realmuto: 1-for-3, 2B, K
• Bryce Harper: 1-for-3

Astros vs. Syndergaard

• Aledmys Diaz: 2-for-6, HR, 2 BB
• Chas McCormick: 1-for-2
• Alex Bregman: 1-for-2
• Kyle Tucker: 1-for-3, BB

World Series Game 3 Storylines

• The weather, AccuWeather predicts 45-60% chance of rain throughout the scheduled game time
• Phillies are undefeated at Citizens Bank Park this Postseason (5-0)
• Will the Phillies follow the script they have all postseason
• How will Rob Thomson handle the pitchers in Game 3
• Houston versus the environment in South Philly