Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous fans as the Astros blanked the Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
“You get slapped in the face yesterday and you want to come back today and make a statement,” closer Ryan Pressly said.
The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.
FINAL: Astros 5, Phillies 0
The Astros threw a combined no-hitter, the first time a team has been held hitless in the World Series since Don Larsen’s perfect game in 1956. Cristian Javier was masterful for six, helming his second combined no-hitter this year. Series is tied 2-2.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 3, 2022
History in Philadelphia. The Astros, led by 6 innings from Cristian Javier, have thrown the second no-hitter in World Series history to beat the Phillies, 5-0, and take back home-field advantage. They’ll send Justin Verlander to the mound in a massive Game 5 on Thursday.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) November 3, 2022