Framber Valdez was a steadying force in the Astros' Game 2 win over the Phillies,...
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña catches Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper’s fly ball beside right fielder Kyle Tucker to end the top of the eighth inning during Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston.At the barbershop before the biggest start of his life, Framber Valdez followed the plan that put him here, on the precipice of acehood and with the trust of a team teetering toward a two-game World Series deficit.
Houston turned to him for Game 2 seeking stability, something he searched so long for himself. All momentum left Minute Maid Park after Friday’s five-run collapse. The Astros asked Valdez to recapture it. Saturday featured far less drama. Valdez scattered four hits, struck out nine and surrendered one run across 6 ⅓ innings. He protected both a three-run and five-run advantage, accomplished what his Hall of Fame teammate could not during Game 1.
Houston swung at five of the first six pitches it saw. Three of them landed in left field for doubles. Wheeler tried his entire repertoire, but received the same results, removing any thought he may be tipping his pitches.
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