World Series Game 6: Zack Wheeler vs. Framber Valdez

It’s do or die for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night in Houston, Texas.  A win and the Fightin’s force a decisive World Series Game 7.  A loss and it’s the end of a magical run for the Phillies, and a lot of questions for management. 

In a rematch of World Series Game 2, the Phillies will look to Zack Wheeler to pitch the game of his life and Houston will counter with Framber Valdez.  First pitch is set for 8:03 PM/Eastern in the Lone Star State. 

• Date: November 5, 2022
• Where: Minute Maid Park – Houston, Texas
• When: 8:03 PM/Eastern 
• TV: Fox and the Fox Sports App – with Joe Davis and John Smoltz
• Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP and the Phillies Radio Network – with Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen, and Tom McCarthy

Pitching Matchup

Zack Wheeler (1-2, 2.67 ERA) vs. Framber Valdez (2-0, 1.42 ERA)

Wheeler’s Last Outing: 10/29 at HOU (World Series Game 2), 5 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR

Valdez’s Last Outing: 10/29 vs PHI (World Series Game 2). 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

Phillies vs. Valdez in World Series Game 2

• Kyle Schwarber: 1-for-2, BB
• Rhys Hoskins: 1-for-2, BB
• JT Realmuto: 0-for-3, 2 K
• Bryce Harper: 0-for-3, K, GIDP
• Nick Castellanos: 1-for-3, 2B, K
• Jean Segura: 1-for-2, K 

Astros vs. Wheeler in World Series Game 2

• Jose Altuve: 2-for-3, 2B
• Jeremy Pena: 1-for-3 , 2B, RBI
• Yordan Alvarez: 1-for-2, 2B, BB, RBI
• Alex Bregman: 1-for-3, GIDP, HR, 2 RBI
• Kyle Tucker: 0-for-2, BB

World Series Game 6 Storylines

• Do or Die for the Philadelphia Phillies
• Houston Astros blew a 3-2 lead in the 2019 World Series ( Washington Nationals) with Game 6 and Game 7 at home
• Philadelphia has never played in a Game 7
• Zack Wheeler is pitching on 6-days rest due to arm fatigue
• Framber Valdez shutdown the Phillies in World Series Game 2
• The Phillies offense has 26 strikeouts in the World Series
• How long of a leash will Phillies manager Rob Thomson have with Wheeler, Ranger Suarez will be available out of the bullpen
• Who other than Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper will set up for the Phillies offense